Motor Grader Operator – GPS Precision for Civil Works

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 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.