Civil Construction Lead Hand - Hands-On Site Leader

Oakleigh Civil; South Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakleigh Civil in South Australia is seeking a Civil Construction Leading Hand to take ownership of on-site operations and guide a crew to deliver work safely and efficiently.

You will read drawings, set out levels, coordinate earthworks and concrete activities, and lead subcontractors while maintaining quality and progress. A minimum excavator ticket and a valid driver's licence are required; additional tickets are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil construction with supervisory responsibilities.
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings and specs.
• Strong capability to set out and establish levels on site.
• Current excavator ticket or competency is required.
• Ability to lead a site crew and manage safety on site.
• Valid driver's licence; additional plant tickets are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate site crews and subcontractors.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Set out and establish site levels.
• Coordinate excavation, earthworks, formwork and concrete activities.
• Monitor daily productivity, quality and progress.
• Ensure works comply with project specs and safety requirements.
• Identify and resolve day-to-day site issues.
• Communicate effectively with project management and site personnel.

Skills

Site leadership

Reading drawings

Setting out

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Excavator ticket

Job description

Oakleigh Civil in South Australia is seeking a Civil Construction Leading Hand to take ownership of on-site operations and guide a crew to deliver work safely and efficiently.

You will read drawings, set out levels, coordinate earthworks and concrete activities, and lead subcontractors while maintaining quality and progress. A minimum excavator ticket and a valid driver's licence are required; additional tickets are advantageous.