Civil Plant Operator — Excavator, Dozer & Grader (Temp-to-Perm)

ClearHire - AUS; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearHire - AUS is seeking a Civil Plant Operator for an on-site contract in Adelaide, SA. You will operate excavators, dozers and graders on earthworks projects, following site plans and supervisor instructions.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and reliability with pre-start checks, defect reporting, and routine maintenance. Opportunities for temp-to-perm and working with GPS-guided equipment may be available.

Qualifications

• Experience operating civil plant on excavators, dozers and graders.
• Follow site plans and supervisor instructions.
• Current SA tickets/licenses.
• Outdoor physical work in varying hours.
• Experience with GPS-controlled machinery is valued.
• Experience on roadworks or subdivision is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy civil plant and machinery safely on earthworks sites.
• Perform basic pre-start checks and report defects.
• Assist with routine maintenance to keep equipment in good condition.
• Collaborate with site supervisors and engineers to support project delivery.
• May operate additional equipment such as forklifts as needed.

Skills

Civil plant ops

Excavators

Dozers

Graders

Quality control

Pre-start checks

Maintenance

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

GPS machinery

Roadworks experience

Underground services awareness

Job description

ClearHire - AUS is seeking a Civil Plant Operator for an on-site contract in Adelaide, SA. You will operate excavators, dozers and graders on earthworks projects, following site plans and supervisor instructions.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and reliability with pre-start checks, defect reporting, and routine maintenance. Opportunities for temp-to-perm and working with GPS-guided equipment may be available.