Position: Earthmoving Plant Operator

Position Type : Full time

Salary : $70,000 to $80,000 plus superannuation per annum

Location: Cairns QLD 4870

Our client is seeking is seeking an Earthmoving Plant Operator to join their team located in Cairns, Far North Queensland.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

- Conduct pre-operational inspections and safety checks to ensure machinery is in good working order before commencing work.
- Set up and position earthmoving equipment to safely and efficiently undertake excavation, construction and civil works activities.
- Install, remove and change machine attachments and implements as required for specific project tasks and site conditions.
- Operate a range of heavy machinery to perform excavation, trenching, backfilling, site preparation, material handling, earthworks and ground levelling activities.
- Use machine controls to accurately move, load, distribute and compact soil, rock, gravel and other construction materials in accordance with project requirements.
- Monitor equipment performance during operation and make adjustments to maximise productivity while maintaining safe work practices.
- Coordinate with supervisors, spotters and other site personnel to ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with project schedules.
- Interpret site plans, construction drawings,



survey markers and verbal instructions to carry out assigned duties accurately.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks including cleaning, greasing, lubricating, refuelling and conducting minor repairs to plant and equipment.
- Complete daily plant pre-start inspections, maintenance records and associated site documentation.
- Promptly report equipment faults, damage, hazards, incidents and near-misses to the Site Supervisor.
- Work independently with minimal supervision and contribute effectively as part of a construction or civil works team.
- Comply with company policies, environmental requirements, workplace procedures and all relevant health and safety obligations.
- Provide general site support and assist with labouring or operational duties outside primary plant operation responsibilities when required.
- Travel between multiple project sites as directed to support business and operational requirements.

Requirements:

Qualifications

- AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4) or at least one (1) year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications
- Queensland Drivers Licence
- Plant License / competency statement of attainment or competency/logbook for relevant piece of plant
- White card

Experience:

- Have at least two (2) years relevant work experience

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