Grader Operator

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime pay

Long-term role

GPS machinery

Supportive team

Career growth

Stable workload

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ is seeking a skilled Motor Grader Operator for a South Island civil construction role. You will operate graders, manage GPS machine control, and deliver final trim work while supporting the wider site team.

The role requires reading plans, working autonomously, and maintaining equipment with a safety-first approach. On-site work at a Southland-based project with ongoing workload and competitive pay rates is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven motor grader operating experience.
• Strong GPS machine control capability.
• Ability to read and interpret plans.
• Experience with civil earthworks/roading projects.
• WTR endorsements and full driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor graders on civil construction projects.
• Complete GPS machine control and final trim work.
• Read plans and deliver work to specification.
• Carry out road formation, trimming and finishing works.
• Coordinate with site crews and subcontractors.
• Support wider plant operations when required.
• Maintain machinery and perform pre-start inspections.

Skills

Motor Grader operating

GPS machine control

Plan reading

Independent worker

Read plans

Driver's licence

WTR endorsements

Communication

Tools

GPS machinery

Job description

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ – Southland Centre VIC

Full time

2d ago , from Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Motor Grader Operator to join a growing South Island civil construction business. Working across stabilisation and civil construction projects, you'll take responsibility for grading activities, GPS machine control and final trim work while supporting the wider site team to deliver quality outcomes.

This position is suited to a highly capable operator who can work autonomously, read plans, understand site requirements, and consistently deliver quality finished products with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates of $42 - $50 per hour depending on experience
• Overtime available with overtime rates applying after standard hours
• Long term opportunity with ongoing workload
• Modern GPS-equipped machinery
• Supportive team and leadership environment
• Opportunity to become a key member of a growing business
• Southland-based role with career stability

Duties

• Operate motor graders on civil construction projects
• Complete GPS machine control and final trim workRead plans and deliver work to specification
• Carry out road formation, trimming and finishing works
• Coordinate with site crews and subcontractors
• Support wider plant operations when required
• Maintain machinery and complete pre-start inspections
• Work safely within established site procedures

Skills & Experience

To be successful you will ideally have:

• Proven Motor Grader operating experience
• Strong GPS machine control capability
• Final trim experience
• Ability to read and interpret plans
• Experience completing civil earthworks and roading projects
• WTR endorsements and full driver's licence
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of outcomes
• Additional loader or heavy civil plant experience is advantageous

Culture

People enjoy working in this team because they are trusted to get on with the job and are given the support needed to succeed. The business values practical people who take pride in their work, work safely and contribute positively to the team environment.

About the Company

Our client is an established South Island business with a strong reputation for delivering quality construction and civil projects. With a growing workload and long-term pipeline of work, they are focused on building a capable team of experienced operators who can contribute to future growth.