Plant Operator - Excavator
Core
Operating excavators for civil construction earthworks, trenching, and drainage infrastructure installation.
Role type
Plant Operator (Excavator)
Builds
Underground infrastructure, earthworks, and drainage structures for subdivision development.
Domain
Civil Construction / Infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Excavator operation, trenching to levels and grades, reading construction drawings, working around live underground services, site safety compliance, backfilling, pipe laying assistance
Preferred skills
Subdivision development project experience, drainage/sewer/water infrastructure experience, construction White Card, current Driver's Licence, relevant plant tickets
Technologies
Excavators
Responsibilities
Operating excavators safely and productively, excavating trenches for stormwater/sewer/water services, digging around existing underground services, trimming trenches to levels and grades, assisting with pipe laying and drainage structures, completing daily pre-starts and equipment checks, maintaining safety and housekeeping standards
Seniority
Experienced Operator