Excavator Operator (20-Ton, Bulk Earthworks)

The pipeline and trenching company in Randburg needs an operator who looks after the machine as well as the job. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll report in Randburg. Relocation is not covered for this one. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Watch for underground services and follow the banksman's signals
• Cut and trim road layers to level with the grader
• Grease the machine daily and report leaks or damage straight away
• Load tipper trucks without spillage or overloading
• Dig trenches for pipes and cables to the depth and grade set by the surveyor
• Compact layers with the roller until density tests pass

• Good depth perception and no history of machine accidents
• Medical certificate of fitness for operating mobile plant
• Operator certificate for the machine class, from an accredited training provider
• Can read grade pegs and understand cut and fill
• Valid Code 10 licence for moving machines on public roads
• At least 2 years operating the machine on construction sites

• PrDP for tipper or lowbed work
• GPS machine control experience on excavators or graders
• Basic plant maintenance or mechanical knowledge

• Camp accommodation or a living-out allowance on remote sites
• Travel home paid at the end of each site shift cycle
• Refresher training on new machines

• Put your operator certificate numbers on the CV. Site safety files need them before you start.
• List each machine with its size, for example "20-ton excavator, 4 years". Plant managers match you to the machine they need.