Field-Based Advanced Plant Operator – Civil Construction

Zinfra PTY Ltd.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zinfra is seeking an Advanced Plant Operator to join our civil construction teams out of the Heathwood depot. You will contribute to excavation, backfilling and fibre optic cable installation while working on varied projects across our eastern Australia operations.

This field-based role runs from 6:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, and requires hands-on experience operating excavators and diverse site equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction environments.
• Proven experience operating excavators and trenching.
• Ability to read and interpret plans (DBYD).
• Knowledge of environmental controls on sites.
• First Aid certification is desirable.
• Dogging and Confined Space tickets are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Excavate trenches according to specifications and install pipe as per plans.
• Shovel materials like asphalt and dirt to and from construction site.
• Load and unload construction materials and supplies from trucks.
• Keep the work site organised, safe, and running smoothly, including machinery and work sites.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools and assist with underground service spotting.
• Read and interpret plans and take direction from the Crew Leader.

Skills

Excavator operation

Trenching techniques

DBYD plans reading

Environmental controls

First Aid

Dogging

Confined Space tickets

HR Driver's Licence

Job description

Zinfra is seeking an Advanced Plant Operator to join our civil construction teams out of the Heathwood depot. You will contribute to excavation, backfilling and fibre optic cable installation while working on varied projects across our eastern Australia operations.

This field-based role runs from 6:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, and requires hands-on experience operating excavators and diverse site equipment.