Grader Operator (Road Construction)

You'll move earth, dig trenches and shape roads for the pipeline and trenching company in Worcester. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

This post is Worcester-based, with most of your time spent at a pipeline and trenching company. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Backfill and compact around pipes in layers
• Dig trenches for pipes and cables to the depth and grade set by the surveyor
• Watch for underground services and follow the banksman's signals
• Park the machine on level ground and lock it when you knock off
• Load tipper trucks without spillage or overloading
• Do the pre-start checklist on your machine before the first bucket

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

• 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

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