Specialist Plant Operator
Core
Operate heavy plant and equipment for routine construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of civil assets including roads, footpaths, drainage, and waste facilities.
Role type
Specialist Plant Operator (Civil Construction)
Builds
Civil infrastructure assets (roads, footpaths, drainage, carparks, foreshore assets, waste facilities)
Domain
Civil Construction / Municipal Infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Heavy plant operation, prime mover and six-wheel truck operation, graders/loaders/rollers operation, lifting equipment knowledge, traffic management, safety compliance, record keeping
Preferred skills
Team training assistance, resource organization, proactive safety attitude
Technologies
Graders, loaders, rollers, chainsaws, commercial vehicles, lifting equipment (slings, chains, wire ropes)
Responsibilities
Operate prime movers and six-wheel trucks; operate various plant and equipment; perform daily checks, cleaning, and secure storage of equipment; assist with planning and team training; maintain accurate records and ensure safety compliance
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
