Soilyard Hand

Prestige Civil Group; Shire of Yarra Ranges; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Prestige Civil Group is seeking a Soil Yard Hand/Operator to support our Melbourne soil screening facility. You will operate heavy machinery, manage material deliveries, and maintain safe yard levels while upholding equipment care standards.

The role requires experience in soil screening or related yard operations, plus HR/HC truck licence and strong safety awareness. Join a dynamic team with ongoing training and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in soil screening, clean fill, or crushing yard operations.
• Valid HR/HC truck licence.
• Strong safety focus and equipment maintenance knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery: excavator, front end loader, bulldozer.
• Assist with daily soil screening facility operations.
• Clean and maintain equipment; unblock screens and grease outside service intervals.
• Follow safety procedures and contribute to a safe work environment.
• Process orders and ensure accurate information for dispatch.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Independent work

HR/HC Truck Licence

Job description

Prestige Civil Group is a leading full-service civil construction company with nearly 20 years of experience in delivering high-quality projects across Melbourne.

We are currently looking for a skilled Soil Yard Hand/Operator to join our team. You will play a key role in the operations at our busy soil screening facility, taking responsibility for the operation of heavy machinery, managing incoming and outgoing material deliveries, and maintaining safe material levels within the yard. If you have experience in soil screening, clean fill, or crushing yard operations, and you take pride in ensuring safety and equipment care, this is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operation of heavy machinery including:
  • Excavator
  • Front End Loader
  • Bulldozer
• Assist with daily operations at the soil screening facility
• General cleaning and maintenance of equipment (e.g., unblocking screen, greasing machinery outside of service intervals)
• Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a safe work environment
• Process orders accurately, ensuring the correct information is provided to the team for dispatch

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a soil screening facility, clean fill, or crushing yard
• Relevant machinery tickets:
  • Excavator
  • Front End Loader
  • Bulldozer
• HR/HC Truck Licence
• Strong safety focus and knowledge of equipment maintenance
• Ability to work independently and within a team

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and full-time hours
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing company
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellbeing support
• Commitment to ongoing training and development