Civil Plant Operator — Earthworks & Trenching

Symal Group; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Davison, Symal’s South Australian civil construction business, is hiring skilled Civil Plant Operators for trenching, bulk earthworks and major civil works in the Adelaide metro and Northern Suburbs. Roles are full-time with consistent hours and opportunities to advance within a growing SA civil team.

We value experience with GPS/UTS, safety commitment, and teamwork. Drivers licence and reliable transport are required, with drug tests and a physical assessment part of the process.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar civil plant operator role.
• Experience operating GPS and UTS systems is preferred.
• Valid Driver's Licence and reliable transport.
• Ability to pass a drug test and a physical assessment.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Completing daily pre-start checks.
• Spotting and assisting crew members with general labouring duties on-site.
• Conduct basic machine maintenance and safety checks.
• Ensure work areas are clean, safe and compliant with safety standards.

Skills

Driver’s Licence

2+ years experience

GPS experience

Safety & teamwork

Tools

GPS systems

UTS

Job description

Davison, Symal’s South Australian civil construction business, is hiring skilled Civil Plant Operators for trenching, bulk earthworks and major civil works in the Adelaide metro and Northern Suburbs. Roles are full-time with consistent hours and opportunities to advance within a growing SA civil team.

We value experience with GPS/UTS, safety commitment, and teamwork. Drivers licence and reliable transport are required, with drug tests and a physical assessment part of the process.