Workfast are currently seeking experienced Plant Operators to join a busy roads and asphalt crew in Cairns.
This is a great opportunity for experienced operators with a background in asphalt, road construction, civil construction or mobile plant operation to secure ongoing work with the potential to develop skills across a range of paving and plant operations.
About the Role
You will work as part of an experienced asphalt paving crew, supporting the safe and efficient completion of daily road and paving projects across the Cairns region.
Depending on your experience, you may be operating:
- Asphalt pavers
- Multi-tyre rollers
- Steel rollers
- Skid steers / Bobcats
- Profiling equipment
- Sweeping attachments
- Other mobile plant and paving equipment
This is a hands-on role, with all crew members expected to assist with general labouring tasks such as raking, sweeping and shovelling asphalt when required.
As you gain experience, there is the opportunity to become multi-skilled across different paving and plant operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate mobile plant and paving equipment
- Complete daily pre-starts and equipment checks
- Follow correct start-up and shutdown procedures
- Assist with asphalt paving operations
- Monitor paving levels, depth, shape and surface finish
- Assist with loading and unloading trucks and materials
- Safely manage reversing vehicles with spotters
- Complete general labouring duties including raking, sweeping and shovelling asphalt
- Clean and maintain plant and equipment
- Assist with site setup and pack-up
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Attend toolbox meetings and follow all HSEQ requirements
- Work closely with the Foreman and paving crew to meet daily targets
- Follow all site safety and traffic management requirements
About You
We are looking for reliable, safety-focused operators who have experience in roads, civil construction, asphalt or paving.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience operating mobile plant
- Experience in roads, civil or asphalt environments
- Current Driver's Licence - essential
- Relevant plant tickets/VOCs highly regarded
- Ability to complete manual labouring tasks when required
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable transport and a strong work ethic
- Ability to work outdoors around hot asphalt, machinery, noise and varying weather conditions
- Willingness to undertake additional training and competency assessments
Experience on the following will be highly regarded:
- Asphalt pavers
- Multi-tyre rollers
- Steel rollers
- Skid steers / Bobcats
- Profiling equipment
- Sweeping attachments
- Other civil and road construction plant
What We Offer
- Cairns-based work
- Ongoing opportunities for the right candidates
- Competitive hourly rates, $42 + penalties + overtime
- Regular and consistent work
- Prospect to work with experienced road and asphalt crews
- Opportunities to operate multiple types of plant
- Training and development to expand your skills
- Support from the Workfast recruitment team
Physical Requirements
This role involves a combination of plant operation and manual labour.
You will need to be comfortable with:
- Operating mobile plant for extended periods
- Sitting and operating equipment for extended periods
- Climbing in and out of machinery
- Manual handling and lifting up to approximately 25kg
- Raking, sweeping and shovelling asphalt
- Working around hot asphalt, noise and machinery
- Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
Workfast is a labour hire company working with some of Australia's largest companies. We operate in all states of Australia and our employees work across a broad range of industries. When you join Workfast, we make sure you're looked after, paid well and that we follow all Australian Fair Work standards.
Workfast embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to let us know during the application process.