TLB Operator (Civil Works) – Immediate Start

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Bloemfontein, Free State
Contract
Posted 1 hour ago
Contract Construction Code 10
R14 500 – R17 500/month
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Job Description

You'll move earth, dig trenches and shape roads for the road construction contractor in Bloemfontein. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll be based at a road construction contractor in Bloemfontein. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

What you'll actually do

  • Compact layers with the roller until density tests pass
  • Do the pre-start checklist on your machine before the first bucket
  • Backfill and compact around pipes in layers
  • Cut and trim road layers to level with the grader
  • Grease the machine daily and report leaks or damage straight away

Must-haves

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

Extra points for

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

What's in it for you

  • 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
  • Refresher training on new machines

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): ID copy (certified) plus operator certificates for every machine you drive.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Bloemfontein; 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
SalaryR14 500 – R17 500/month
Job TypeContract
LocationBloemfontein, Free State
CategoryConstruction
Experience8+ years
LicenseCode 10
Posted14 November 2026
Closing Date22 December 2026
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