Grader Operator (Road Construction)

The bulk earthworks contractor in Kempton Park needs an operator who looks after the machine as well as the job. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The site is in Kempton Park; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Cut and trim road layers to level with the grader
• Park the machine on level ground and lock it when you knock off
• Backfill and compact around pipes in layers
• Record machine hours and fuel on the daily plant sheet
• Load tipper trucks without spillage or overloading
• Watch for underground services and follow the banksman's signals
• Grease the machine daily and report leaks or damage straight away

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

• Certificates on more than one machine type
• Basic plant maintenance or mechanical knowledge

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

• Put your operator certificate numbers on the CV. Site safety files need them before you start.
• You will likely do a practical test on the machine. Do the walk-around check out loud. It shows you work safely.