Road Construction Jobs in Perth
Road construction is one of Perth’s most active and well-paying construction sub-sectors, driven by billions in government infrastructure spending.
Current Projects
Tonkin Highway upgrades. Anketell Road ($1.1B). Stephenson Avenue extension. NorthLink WA ongoing maintenance. Armadale Road to North Lake Road Bridge. $3.6B regional road program across WA.
Roles & Pay
Road labourer: $34-$42/hr. Traffic controller: $30-$40/hr (higher with night shift). Excavator operator: $50-$65/hr. Grader operator: $50-$65/hr. Roller operator: $45-$55/hr. Dump truck driver: $45-$60/hr. Concrete crew: $40-$55/hr. Road foreman: $55-$70/hr.
Tickets Needed
White Card (mandatory). Traffic management certification for any roadside work. Machine-specific tickets for operators. Working near underground services. Confined space for culvert and drainage work.
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