Compactor Operator

Rokon; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate

Overtime opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Rokon is seeking an experienced Compactor Operator to join our Melbourne civil team. Reporting to the Site Supervisor, you will conduct pre-starts, inspect plant and ensure efficient production movement across sites.

To be successful, you will have at least 2 years’ experience operating a Compactor in subdivision settings, a current driver’s licence, plant tickets, and a safety-focused attitude. You must be able to work collaboratively and move across sites as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience operating a Compactor in a subdivision setting.
• Current driver’s licence and plant tickets.
• Safety focused attitude.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Flexible to work across sites as needed.
• OH&S Induction card (white card).

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-starts and routine plant inspections.
• Work closely with other operators to maintain efficient production movement on site.
• Prepare and position plant for operation.
• Work around excavators, dozers and other plant.
• Follow and ensure safe operating procedures at all times.

Skills

Compactor operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Procedural compliance

Tools

Plant tickets

White card

OH&S induction

Job description

Rokon, one of Victoria's leading Civil Contractors, are looking for an experienced Compactor Operator to join our team.

26th August, 2026

With over 25 years’ experience, Rokon has become one of Victoria’s most prominent civil contractors. Partnering with some of the largest developers and Infrastructure owners in the state, we pride ourselves on being able to deliver projects on time and on budget. We are proud to have a dedicated workforce that is progressive and diverse, and we are always looking for great people to join our team. We have opportunities for a skilled and driven Compactor Operator to join our team working on projects across all ofMelbourne.

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Site Supervisor, your key duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct pre-starts and routine plant inspections.
• Work closely with other operators to maintain efficient production movement on site.
• Prepare and position plant for operation.
• Working around excavators, dozers and other plant.
• Follow and ensure safe operating procedures at all times.

About you

• At least 2 years' experience operating a Compactor in a subdivision setting.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Current driver’s licence and plant tickets.
• Safety focused attitude.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Flexible to work and move across sites as needed.
• OH&S Induction card (white card.)

Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a pre-employment medical assessment.

On Offer

Rokon provides a family oriented and supportive workplace environment with training and career development.We have earned our reputation for delivering projects on time and on budget through our commitment to quality and efficiency.An attractive hourly rate, applicable allowances plus opportunities for overtime, will be provided.