Trades Assistant - Oil Yard and Vac Yard, Kalgoorlie-Boulder

About the role

An established Western Australian waste management business, working mainly for the mining and resources sector, is hiring two Trades Assistants for its Kalgoorlie-Boulder operations. The client handles liquid and solid waste, septic and wastewater servicing, industrial vacuum work, skip and hydrocarbon bins, waste oil and recyclables. Both roles are residential, local and no FIFO, with a 5:2 roster and weekend overtime available.

Key responsibilities

• Oil Yard: support the day-to-day running of a waste oil processing yard, with about 80% labouring and 20% truck driving, including manual work, vehicle and forklift operation in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Vac Yard: assist with KingVac and vacuum excavation operations, support operators during industrial cleaning and waste removal, set up and pack down equipment and work areas, handle hoses and help with spotting and traffic management, plus general labouring, housekeeping and pre-start checks.

Required profile

• Oil Yard: current forklift licence, plus experience with trucks and forklifts; HC or MC licence preferred, but HR will be considered.
• Vac Yard: HR licence, confined space, working at heights and a White Card.
• Based in Kalgoorlie-Boulder or willing to relocate there, physically fit and comfortable with manual work, able to pass a pre-employment medical and a drug and alcohol screen, and clear National Police Clearance.

What we offer

• Pay of $35-$40 per hour for the Oil Yard role and $40-$45 per hour for the Vac Yard role, depending on experience.
• Local, residential work with no FIFO, and weekend overtime available.
• A mix of labouring, driving and equipment work, with immediate starts available.

To apply, submit a resume through the application form and state which role and which licences and tickets you hold.