Steady Asphalt Paving Plant Operator — Team Player

Select Aust Sydney; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Aust Sydney is seeking a Plant Operator - Asphalt Paving to join our busy crew in Cairns. You’ll drive pavers, rollers and skid steers, while also performing hands-on tasks with the team and ensuring quality through monitoring spread rates and texture.

The role requires a current driver’s licence and proven asphalt paving experience, with tickets preferred for loaders, forklift, Bobcat, and paver operation.

Qualifications

• Current Driver's Licence required.
• Proven background in asphalt paving operations and machinery use.

Responsibilities

• Operate paving machinery: pavers, rollers, and skid steers.
• Assist with manual labour: raking, shovelling, sweeping, truck spotting.
• Monitor asphalt spread rates, depth and surface texture for quality.
• Perform pre-start checks, site cleanup and general maintenance.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Team player

Manual labour endurance

Tools

Asphalt Paver RIICBS305E

Front-End Loader

Forklift

Bobcat (Skid Steer)

Steel/Multi-roller

Job description

Select Aust Sydney is seeking a Plant Operator - Asphalt Paving to join our busy crew in Cairns. You’ll drive pavers, rollers and skid steers, while also performing hands-on tasks with the team and ensuring quality through monitoring spread rates and texture.

The role requires a current driver’s licence and proven asphalt paving experience, with tickets preferred for loaders, forklift, Bobcat, and paver operation.