Mobile Crane Operator (Up to 50 Ton)

You'll move earth, dig trenches and shape roads for the pipeline and trenching company in Springs. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Springs; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

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

• Good depth perception and no history of machine accidents
• Medical certificate of fitness for operating mobile plant
• Willing to work on projects outside your home town
• Operator certificate for the machine class, from an accredited training provider
• Can read grade pegs and understand cut and fill

• Basic plant maintenance or mechanical knowledge
• Certificates on more than one machine type
• GPS machine control experience on excavators or graders

• Refresher training on new machines
• 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

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