plant operators

Symon Bros Construction; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Symon Bros. Constructions is seeking a hands-on Plant Operator with a safety-first approach for civil construction projects in Victoria. You will operate a range of plant to execute excavation, trenching, grading and site preparation in accordance with drawings and safety standards.

Work with a team including supervisors, surveyors and labourers to deliver quality works on time. A White Card and reliable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience operating civil construction plant and equipment.
• Experience or knowledge of earthworks, drainage, roadworks or general civil construction.
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate civil construction plant and machinery.
• Complete bulk earthworks, excavation, trenching, grading, loading and site prep.
• Support drainage, sewer, water infrastructure, utilities, roadworks and subdivisions.
• Follow drawings, survey controls, line, level, grade and tolerances.
• Coordinate with spotters, pipelayers, labourers and drivers.
• Conduct daily pre-start inspections and basic maintenance checks.
• Identify and report plant faults and unsafe conditions.
• Complete site documentation: pre-start forms, logs and timesheets.
• Maintain exclusion zones and site traffic safety.

Skills

Civil plant operation

Earthworks & drainage knowledge

Safety compliance

White Card

Teamwork & communication

Job description

This is a hands-on position suited to a safety-focused and reliable operator with experience across civil construction, earthworks, drainage, roadworks, subdivisions, utilities or infrastructure projects. The role will involve operating a range of civil construction plant and machinery to complete excavation, trenching, grading, loading, compaction, material placement and site preparation activities. Reporting to the Site Supervisor or Foreman, you will work closely with supervisors, surveyors, engineers, pipelayers, labourers, truck drivers and other operators to deliver works safely, efficiently and to the required project standards.

Key responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate civil construction plant and machinery
• Complete bulk earthworks, detailed excavation, trenching, grading, loading, trimming, compaction and site preparation
• Support drainage, sewer, water infrastructure, underground utilities, roadworks and subdivision activities
• Work accurately to construction drawings, survey controls, line, level, grade and project tolerances
• Coordinate safely with spotters, pipelayers, labourers, truck drivers and other ground personnel
• Conduct daily plant pre-start inspections and basic maintenance checks
• Identify and report plant faults, damage, leaks and unsafe operating conditions
• Complete pre-start forms, logbooks, defect reports, timesheets and other required site documentation
• Maintain exclusion zones, safe separation distances and compliance with site traffic management arrangements
• Maintain a clean, safe and professional work environment

About you

• Demonstrated experience operating civil construction plant and equipment
• Experience or sound knowledge of earthworks, drainage, roadworks or general civil construction
• A strong understanding of safe plant operation around personnel, mobile plant, underground services and overhead services
• Construction White Card
• Strong safety awareness and a commitment to following site procedures
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable attendance, punctuality and a professional work ethic
• Ability to undertake plant pre-starts and report mechanical or safety defects
• Capacity to perform the physical and inherent requirements of the position safely

About us

Symon Bros. Constructions is a civil construction team with a strong focus on safe, quality and environmentally responsible project delivery. We offer career development pathways into roles such as Senior Plant Operator, Final Trim Operator, Leading Hand, Foreman, Site Supervisor, Plant Coordinator and Project Supervisor.