Grader Operator (Road Construction)

How2Apply Talent Network
Brakpan, Gauteng
Contract
Posted 8 hours ago
Contract Construction Code 10
R15 250 – R19 250/month
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Job Description

The pipeline and trenching company in Brakpan needs an operator who looks after the machine as well as the job. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The site is in Brakpan; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

What you'll actually do

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

Must-haves

  • Valid Code 10 licence for moving machines on public roads
  • Medical certificate of fitness for operating mobile plant
  • Good depth perception and no history of machine accidents
  • At least 2 years operating the machine on construction sites
  • Willing to work on projects outside your home town

Helpful, not essential

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

On offer

  • Overtime paid on all hours past 45 a week
  • Camp accommodation or a living-out allowance on remote sites
  • Travel home paid at the end of each site shift cycle

Applying, step by step

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Brakpan really suit you before you apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: driver's licence and PrDP if you have one plus ID copy (certified).
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Brakpan.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

  • You will likely do a practical test on the machine. Do the walk-around check out loud. It shows you work safely.
  • List each machine with its size, for example "20-ton excavator, 4 years". Plant managers match you to the machine they need.

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Job details
SalaryR15 250 – R19 250/month
Job TypeContract
LocationBrakpan, Gauteng
CategoryConstruction
Experience6+ years
LicenseCode 10
Posted30 September 2026
Closing Date6 November 2026
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