Roller Operator (Layerworks)

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Kempton Park, Gauteng
Contract
Posted 1 day ago
Contract Construction Code 10
R15 250 – R20 000/month
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Job Description

Real machine hours on real projects, with the quarry and aggregate supplier working in and around Kempton Park. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is Kempton Park-based, with most of your time spent at a quarry and aggregate supplier.

The work, day to day

  • Park the machine on level ground and lock it when you knock off
  • Backfill and compact around pipes in layers
  • 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
  • Load tipper trucks without spillage or overloading
  • Grease the machine daily and report leaks or damage straight away

Must-haves

  • Willing to work on projects outside your home town
  • Can read grade pegs and understand cut and fill
  • At least 2 years operating the machine on construction sites
  • Valid Code 10 licence for moving machines on public roads
  • Operator certificate for the machine class, from an accredited training provider

Nice if you have

  • PrDP for tipper or lowbed work
  • Basic plant maintenance or mechanical knowledge

On offer

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: medical certificate of fitness, ID copy (certified) plus operator certificates for every machine you drive.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

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

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryR15 250 – R20 000/month
Job TypeContract
LocationKempton Park, Gauteng
CategoryConstruction
Experience7+ years
LicenseCode 10
Posted29 September 2026
Closing Date31 October 2026
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