Plant Operator

Symal Group; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Davison, Symal’s South Australian civil construction business, is hiring skilled Civil Plant Operators for trenching, bulk earthworks and major civil works in the Adelaide metro and Northern Suburbs. Roles are full-time with consistent hours and opportunities to advance within a growing SA civil team.

We value experience with GPS/UTS, safety commitment, and teamwork. Drivers licence and reliable transport are required, with drug tests and a physical assessment part of the process.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar civil plant operator role.
• Experience operating GPS and UTS systems is preferred.
• Valid Driver's Licence and reliable transport.
• Ability to pass a drug test and a physical assessment.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Completing daily pre-start checks.
• Spotting and assisting crew members with general labouring duties on-site.
• Conduct basic machine maintenance and safety checks.
• Ensure work areas are clean, safe and compliant with safety standards.

Skills

Driver’s Licence

2+ years experience

GPS experience

Safety & teamwork

Tools

GPS systems

UTS

Job description

Job Search Category: Workforce – Trades & Operators

Make it yours

Experience the excitement of building your civil construction career in our evolving construction company, where people and performance make amazing things happen.

The role:

With a stacked pipeline of projects across Adelaide metro and the Northern Suburbs, Davison is looking for skilled Civil Plant Operators ready to get stuck into trenching, bulk earthworks and major civil works. We’re especially keen to hear from experienced Grader Operators, along with multi-skilled operators who take pride in safe, precise and productive work. These full-time roles offer consistent hours and the opportunity to build your career with a growing South Australian civil team.

Your everyday:

• Completing daily Pre-start
• Spotting and assisting crew members with general labouring duties on-site
• Conduct basic machine maintenance and safety checks
• Ensure work areas are clean, safe and compliant with safety standards

Who are you?

• Driver’s License with reliable transport
• Minimum 2+ Years experience in similar position
• Experience with GPS & UTS is highly regarded
• Able to pass a drug test & Physical assessment
• Strong Commitment to safety & teamwork

Who we are

We’re Davison, Symal’s South Australian civil construction business, backed by the strength, scale and self-performing capability of the wider Symal Group.

Built on the legacy of Davison Earthmovers, our team brings nearly four decades of local experience delivering earthmoving and civil works.

We combine local relationships, a skilled South Australian workforce and proven delivery in earthworks, civil construction, and defence. Together, we’re building on Davison’s proud history while creating new opportunities for our people, clients and communities across South Australia.

A career with us

At Symal, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.

There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Symal.

• Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
• Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
• Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we’re here to support you when you need it.
• Stay social: People are the core of Symal. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.

Diversity of thought fuels our progress

Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We’re empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine , championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra - helping you build a future where you belong.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

Davison acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands upon which we work, live and socialise.

We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who we recognise as Australia’s First Peoples whose cultural practices continue today.