Roller Operator (Layerworks) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network
Welkom, Free State
Contract
Posted 3 hours ago
Contract Construction Code 10
R11 750 – R15 500/month
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Job Description

The pipeline and trenching company in Welkom needs an operator who looks after the machine as well as the job. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The work is in Welkom, Free State, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

What your day looks like

  • Load tipper trucks without spillage or overloading
  • Dig trenches for pipes and cables to the depth and grade set by the surveyor
  • Do the pre-start checklist on your machine before the first bucket
  • Record machine hours and fuel on the daily plant sheet
  • Cut and trim road layers to level with the grader

You'll need

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

Extra points for

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

What's in it for you

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

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: operator certificates for every machine you drive, driver's licence and PrDP if you have one plus ID copy (certified).
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Welkom; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryR11 750 – R15 500/month
Job TypeContract
LocationWelkom, Free State
CategoryConstruction
Experience3+ years
LicenseCode 10
Posted4 November 2026
Closing Date6 December 2026
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