Grader Operator (Road Construction)

How2Apply Talent Network
Centurion, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Construction Code 10
R15 250 – R20 000/month
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Job Description

Real machine hours on real projects, with the pipeline and trenching company working in and around Centurion. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The site is in Centurion; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

What you'll actually do

  • Watch for underground services and follow the banksman's signals
  • Compact layers with the roller until density tests pass
  • Load tipper trucks without spillage or overloading
  • Park the machine on level ground and lock it when you knock off
  • Record machine hours and fuel on the daily plant sheet
  • Do the pre-start checklist on your machine before the first bucket
  • Cut and trim road layers to level with the grader

Must-haves

  • Operator certificate for the machine class, from an accredited training provider
  • Willing to work on projects outside your home town
  • Good depth perception and no history of machine accidents
  • At least 2 years operating the machine on construction sites

On offer

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): driver's licence and PrDP if you have one plus medical certificate of fitness.
  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 5 working days.

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

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

How to stand out

  • 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 – R20 000/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationCenturion, Gauteng
CategoryConstruction
Experience8+ years
LicenseCode 10
Posted27 September 2026
Closing Date31 October 2026
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