Roller Operator (Layerworks)

Real machine hours on real projects, with the bulk earthworks contractor working in and around Pretoria West. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

You'll report in Pretoria West. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Park the machine on level ground and lock it when you knock off
• Dig trenches for pipes and cables to the depth and grade set by the surveyor
• Compact layers with the roller until density tests pass
• Backfill and compact around pipes in layers
• Do the pre-start checklist on your machine before the first bucket

• 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
• Good depth perception and no history of machine accidents
• Valid Code 10 licence for moving machines on public roads

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

• Travel home paid at the end of each site shift cycle
• Overtime paid on all hours past 45 a week
• Refresher training on new machines

• 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.