Etheredge Mintern is seeking an experienced Civil Plant Operator to join our team working across civil infrastructure and road construction projects throughout Melbourne.

We are looking for a highly capable operator who is confident across multiple machines, with proven final trim grader experience essential.

About the Role

This is a hands-on position for an experienced operator who takes pride in their work and can operate efficiently and accurately with minimal supervision.

You will primarily be operating:
Grader – including final trim work
Excavators
Posi Track / Skid Steer
Other civil construction plant as required

Works will include road construction, bulk earthworks, detailed excavation, pavement preparation, trimming, drainage and general civil works.

What We're Looking For To be successful, you will have:
Proven experience completing final trim using a grader
Solid excavator operating experience
Robust Posi Track / skid steer operating experience
Experience working on civil construction and road projects
Ability to work accurately to levels, grades and tolerances
Good understanding of civil earthworks and pavement construction
Ability to read plans and follow site instructions
Current relevant plant tickets/competencies




Construction Industry White Card
Current driver's licence
Strong commitment to safety and looking after equipment
Ability to work well within a civil construction crew

Final trim grader experience is essential for this position.

About You

We're looking for someone who is more than just a machine operator. You will understand how a civil site operates, be able to work alongside supervisors and ground crews, and be willing to jump between machines depending on what the project requires.

You will be reliable, productive and take pride in leaving behind a quality finished product.

What We Offer
Full time, ongoing position
Competitive hourly rate based on experience
Overtime opportunities
Variety of civil and infrastructure projects
Modern plant and equipment
Supportive and experienced construction team
Opportunity to become a key long-term member of the business

If you're an experienced civil operator with strong final trim grader skills and can also confidently operate excavators and Posi Tracks, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply through SEEK with your resume and a brief summary of your grader and civil operating experience.

📌 Experienced Civil Plant Operator – Grader / Excavator / Posi Track Kilsyth
🏢 Etheredge Mintern
📍 Kilsyth