Earthmoving Plant Operator

About us:

We are a small well-established earthmoving and logging company operating late model earthmoving
equipment and a well-maintained truck & trailer fleet. Working in the domestic building, agricultural and
forestry sectors. We offer a great working environment with opportunities to enhance and further skills
needed to succeed in the earthmoving and logging environment.

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Qualifications & experience needed for the role:

 

• Experienced Excavator & Compact Crawler Loader operator.

• HC or MC with Road Ranger experience is a bonus

• White Card

 

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About You:
You must have high attention to detail in your work, present yourself professionally, be committed to
working safely, and control the equipment you operate with ease and proficiency.

Your ability to work with minimal supervision within a team environment; display a positive, self-motivated
attitude and be able to demonstrate sound problem-solving skills will have you well suited to this rewarding
and exciting position. You will also be provided with the opportunity to work autonomously once you have
been trained to have a clear vision and understanding of the role.

You will need effective verbal and written skills, as well as basic IT skills for our app-based time
management & WPS systems.

This position will be well suited to a person looking to further their skills in operating earthmoving plant,
forestry equipment & truck driving.

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Tasks & responsibilities of the role:

• Safe & efficient operation of earthmoving plant ranging from 5 tonne to 30 tonne excavators,compact crawler loaders, 12 tonne loader, tracked harvester & 8-wheel drive log forwarder.

• Safe & efficient operation of tandem drive tippers, truck & trailers tippers and low loaders.

• Onsite & workshop maintenance & cleaning of equipment

 

 

Benefits:
On offer are excellent working conditions, as well as a working environment that encourages logical,
solutions-focused planners with an understanding and vision for project needs beyond the project plans.

 

Other benefits include:

• Small well-maintained fleet and with equipped enclosed workshop.

• Possible flexible work hours on agreement

• Work variety,

• Company maintained 4 wd single / dual cab ute. (After a qualifying period)

• Predominantly Adelaide hills & metro work.

• Building and Construction Award

 

We are an employer that embraces equal opportunity and promotes diversity and inclusion, we encourage
men and women of all ages and backgrounds.

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Email steve@trestrailearthmovers.com or call 0435 413 555 for more information

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Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

• Do you hold a Construction Induction Safety certificate (White Card)?

• How many years' experience do you have as a plant operator?

• Do you have a heavy vehicle driver's licence?

• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?