About Us:
Arnhem Earthmoving and Mechanical is a family owned and operated business based in Darwin.
We specialise in delivering mining, civil and transport projects throughout the Top End of Australia with local knowledge, local employees and thorough experience working in the Northern Territory climate.
Your Role:
The Grader Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and accurate operation of graders to carry out earthworks, road construction and maintenance, drainage, and final trim activities.
The role requires maintaining high standards of workmanship while complying with company policies, client requirements, and all applicable health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
This role suits someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, has good communication skills and the drive to succeed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
All candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment medical, and regular drug and alcohol screening.
This position will be located at our remote Project Site, with rotating shifts of 2 weeks on, 1 week off.
Perform all aspects of grader operator
Perform rough grading, finishing, trimming, batters, table drains, windrows, and road maintenance
Construct and maintain haul roads and access roads
Complete final trim work to specified levels and tolerances using GPS machine control where fitted
Read and interpret construction plans, survey information, and grade stakes
Complete pre-start checklists and maintenance reports accurately
Maintain equipment in a clean, serviceable condition
Report mechanical issues promptly to supervisors and maintenance personnel




Work closely with surveyors and supervisors to achieve production targets
Work effectively within a civil construction team
Assist with other plant operation duties where competent and authorised
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Minimum 5 years' experience operating graders
Demonstrated experience in road construction and civil earthworks
Experience operating GPS machine guidance systems (Topcon, Trimble, Leica or equivalent)
Sound understanding of construction drawings and survey set-out
Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Experience on remote civil or mining projects
Ability to complete final trim work to specification -
desirable
Experience operating additional civil plant –
desirable
Current Australian Driver's Licence (HR desirable)
Construction White Card
Grader Operator Ticket/Statement of Attainment
Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening
KEY COMPETENCIES
Safe operation of heavy machinery
Final trim grading
GPS machine control
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Problem solving
Teamwork
Time management
Situational awareness
Mechanical aptitude
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Secure work performance
Compliance with company procedures
Completion of daily machine pre-starts and required project documents
Quality of grading and finished product
Productivity and efficiency
Equipment care and maintenance
Attendance and reliability
Teamwork and communication
Client satisfaction
Environmental compliance

📌 Grader Operator - Civil Earthworks (Darwin)
🏢 Arnhem Earthmoving & Mechanical
📍 Darwin