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, safe and skilled 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 (Port Phillip City)
🏢 Symon Bros Construction
📍 Port Phillip City