Road & Asphalt Plant Operator — Cairns, Hands-On Career Growth

Workfast; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cairns-based work

Competitive hourly rates

Penalties and overtime

Job summary

Workfast are currently seeking experienced Plant Operators to join a busy roads and asphalt crew in Cairns. You will operate mobile plant and assist with general labouring tasks as part of a safety-focused team.

This hands-on role offers ongoing work with opportunities to develop skills across paving and plant operations, with competitive hourly rates and penalties/overtime available. Applicants should have a valid driver's licence and experience in roads or civil construction.

Qualifications

• Experience operating mobile plant.
• Experience in roads, civil or asphalt environments.
• Current Driver's Licence – essential.
• Relevant plant tickets/VOCs highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate mobile plant and paving equipment
• Complete daily pre-starts and equipment checks
• Follow correct start-up and shutdown procedures
• Assist with asphalt paving operations
• Monitor paving levels, depth, shape and surface finish
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks and materials
• Safely manage reversing vehicles with spotters
• Complete general labouring duties including raking, sweeping and shovelling asphalt
• Clean and maintain plant and equipment
• Assist with site setup and pack-up
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Attend toolbox meetings and follow all HSEQ requirements
• Work closely with the Foreman and paving crew to meet daily targets
• Follow all site safety and traffic management requirements

Skills

Safety-focused

Reliable

Good communication

Teamwork

Road construction

Civil construction

Asphalt experience

Mobile plant operation

Tools

Profiling equipment

Sweeping attachments

Skid steers / Bobcats

Multi-tyre rollers

Steel rollers

Job description

Workfast are currently seeking experienced Plant Operators to join a busy roads and asphalt crew in Cairns. You will operate mobile plant and assist with general labouring tasks as part of a safety-focused team.

This hands-on role offers ongoing work with opportunities to develop skills across paving and plant operations, with competitive hourly rates and penalties/overtime available. Applicants should have a valid driver's licence and experience in roads or civil construction.