This is a hands-on position suited to a safety-focused and reliable operator with experience across civil construction, earthworks, drainage, roadworks, subdivisions, utilities or infrastructure projects. The role will involve operating a range of civil construction plant and machinery to complete excavation, trenching, grading, loading, compaction, material placement and site preparation activities. Reporting to the Site Supervisor or Foreman, you will work closely with supervisors, surveyors, engineers, pipelayers, labourers, truck drivers and other operators to deliver works safely, efficiently and to the required project standards.
Key responsibilities
Safely and efficiently operate civil construction plant and machinery
Complete bulk earthworks, detailed excavation, trenching, grading, loading, trimming, compaction and site preparation
Support drainage, sewer, water infrastructure, underground utilities, roadworks and subdivision activities
Work accurately to construction drawings, survey controls, line, level, grade and project tolerances
Coordinate safely with spotters, pipelayers, labourers, truck drivers and other ground personnel
Conduct daily plant pre-start inspections and basic maintenance checks
Identify and report plant faults, damage, leaks and unsafe operating conditions
Complete pre-start forms, logbooks, defect reports,



timesheets and other required site documentation
Maintain exclusion zones, safe separation distances and compliance with site traffic management arrangements
Maintain a clean, protected and professional work environment
About you
Demonstrated experience operating civil construction plant and equipment
Experience or sound knowledge of earthworks, drainage, roadworks or general civil construction
A strong understanding of safe plant operation around personnel, mobile plant, underground services and overhead services
Construction White Card
Strong safety awareness and a commitment to following site procedures
Good communication and teamwork skills
Reliable attendance, punctuality and a professional work ethic
Ability to undertake plant pre-starts and report mechanical or safety defects
Capacity to perform the physical and inherent requirements of the position safely
About us
Symon Bros. Constructions is a civil construction team with a strong focus on safe, quality and environmentally responsible project delivery. We offer career development pathways into roles such as Senior Plant Operator, Final Trim Operator, Leading Hand, Foreman, Site Supervisor, Plant Coordinator and Project Supervisor.
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📌 Plant Operators (Melbourne)
🏢 Symon Bros Construction
📍 Melbourne