Road Construction Earthmoving Operator

Roadform Services Pty Ltd; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Job summary

Roadform Services Pty Ltd in Western Australia is seeking an experienced Earthmoving Plant Operator to support road construction and civil infrastructure projects. You will operate excavators, loaders, graders and bulldozers to excavate, level and compact materials while adhering to site safety and procedures.

The role involves reading site plans, coordinating with drivers and supervisors, conducting pre-start checks, and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience operating earthmoving machinery in civil construction, roadworks or a similar environment.
• Practical ability to operate the types of plant and equipment required for the position.
• Relevant machinery tickets, licences or competency evidence where required for the equipment and duties involved.
• Knowledge of safe earthmoving practices, site hazards and construction workplace health and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow site plans, verbal instructions and directions from supervisors.
• Ability to conduct pre-start inspections, recognise equipment defects and report maintenance issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate earthmoving plant and equipment, such as excavators, loaders, graders, bulldozers and other relevant machinery, according to project requirements and the operator's competencies.
• Prepare and position machinery for safe and efficient operation.
• Excavate, move, load, spread, level and compact soil, gravel, sand, rock and other construction materials.
• Assist with road formation, site preparation, earthworks, trenching and other civil construction activities.
• Read and interpret site plans, drawings, markers and instructions from supervisors to carry out earthworks accurately.
• Select, fit and remove appropriate equipment attachments where required and authorised.
• Operate machinery using manual and hydraulic controls while maintaining awareness of workers, vehicles and hazards in the surrounding area.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust operating controls to suit ground conditions and work requirements.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and routine checks to ensure machinery is safe and operational.
• Clean, lubricate, refuel and perform basic maintenance on plant and equipment, reporting faults and arranging repairs when necessary.
• Follow site traffic management plans, safe work procedures, environmental controls and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with truck drivers, surveyors, supervisors and other plant operators to maintain productivity and safe site operations.
• Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean, safe and orderly condition.

Skills

Earthmoving operation

Site safety

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Excavators

Loaders

Graders

Bulldozers

Job description

Roadform Services Pty Ltd in Western Australia is seeking an experienced Earthmoving Plant Operator to support road construction and civil infrastructure projects. You will operate excavators, loaders, graders and bulldozers to excavate, level and compact materials while adhering to site safety and procedures.

The role involves reading site plans, coordinating with drivers and supervisors, conducting pre-start checks, and maintaining equipment.