Job Title: Equipment Operator
This role involves operating various types of plant and transport equipment, requiring a strong knowledge of machinery maintenance and safety procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operate excavators, graders, loaders, trailers (over 10T), crane trucks, and other heavy machinery.
* Perform daily inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
* Navigate the local road network using sound knowledge and work independently when required.
* Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
* Carry out additional duties as needed.
Requirements:
* Strong literacy and numeracy skills for reading job instructions and manuals.
* Proven competence in operating civil plant and machinery, including excavators, backhoes, graders, loaders, crane trucks, and transport equipment.
* Sound understanding of grades, levels, cross falls, bitumen sealing techniques, load shifting regulations, and heavy vehicle transport requirements.
* Demonstrated ability to perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and safety checks on plant equipment.
* Effective communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Benefits:
* A competitive salary ranging from $59,040 per annum with increments up to $67,436 per annum, plus 12% super.
* 76 hour, 9 day fortnight.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance.
* Generous employment conditions.