Final Trim Grader Operator — Cat 140 with Trimble

Quantum Civil; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steady ongoing work

Strong project pipeline

Safety-focused team

Job summary

Quantum Civil is seeking a Grader Operator to run a Cat 140 grader with Trimble machine control across bulk earthworks and final trim operations in Melbourne and Geelong. You will contribute to accuracy and quality through design-level trimming of subgrade and pavements.

The role requires proven civil project experience, a grader ticket and a White Card, with a current Victorian driver’s licence. Travel to sites is expected as projects dictate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a final trim grader operator on civil projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Trimble GPS machine control.
• Ability to consistently achieve tight tolerances and a quality finish.
• Grader ticket / VOC (Verification of Competency).
• Construction Induction (White) Card.
• Current Victorian driver’s licence (HR licence highly regarded).
• Willingness to travel to sites across Geelong and Melbourne.

Responsibilities

• Operating a new Cat 140 grader on bulk earthworks, including cut-to-fill, spreading and shaping fill.
• Spreading, conditioning and trimming fill layers ready for compaction.
• Final trimming of subgrade, subbase and basecourse to design levels.
• Working with Trimble GPS machine control to meet design levels and tight tolerances.
• Shaping and trimming pavements, carparks, roads and building pads.
• Working closely with roller operators, water cart drivers and the survey team.
• Carrying out daily pre-start checks and basic machine care.
• Following site safety requirements, SWMS and traffic management plans.

Skills

Grader operator

Trimble GPS

Final trim

Safety mindset

Grader VOC

White Card

HR licence

Plan reading

Education

Grader ticket / VOC

Construction Induction Card

Tools

Cat 140 grader

Job description

Quantum Civil is seeking a Grader Operator to run a Cat 140 grader with Trimble machine control across bulk earthworks and final trim operations in Melbourne and Geelong. You will contribute to accuracy and quality through design-level trimming of subgrade and pavements.

The role requires proven civil project experience, a grader ticket and a White Card, with a current Victorian driver’s licence. Travel to sites is expected as projects dictate.