Haycon

Role Overview
We are hiring an experienced 360° excavator operators, grounds worker, Ganger and general operatives for public water main and civils/groundworks projects across the Tipperary region. You will work with a pipe-laying crew on live road and rural sites, digging trenches, handling pipe and reinstating to spec.
Self Employed Driver with Machine may also apply
Reports to: Site Foreman
Location: Tipperary and surrounding counties (travel between sites required)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Key responsibilities
360 Excavator Operator
<ul>
<li>Operate 360° excavators (typically 8–22 tonne) to excavate trenches for water mains, service connections, chambers and valve pits to line and level.</li>
<li>Work safely around buried services, using CAT and Genny scans and service drawings, and follow the permit-to-dig process.</li>
<li>Lift and place pipe, fittings and trench boxes using approved lifting accessories, as directed by the slinger/signaller.</li>
<li>Install and remove trench support and shoring systems.</li>
<li>Backfill, compact and reinstate trenches and road surfaces.</li>
<li>Load and unload materials and spoil, and keep the work area tidy and safe.</li>
<li>Carry out and record daily pre-use checks, greasing and basic maintenance, and report any defects immediately.</li>
<li>Work safely near traffic management, the public and live services, following the site safety statement, RAMS and toolbox talks.</li>
<li>Support the crew with general groundworks tasks when needed.</li>
</ul>
Essential requirements
<ul>
<li>Valid CSCS card for 360° Excavator (QQI / SOLAS registered)</li>
<li>Valid Safe Pass</li>
<li>At least 3 years' experience operating 360° excavators on civils, groundworks or utility projects</li>
<li>Experience trenching and pipe laying near live underground services</li>
<li>Full, clean driving licence (Category B minimum)</li>
<li>Good understanding of site safety, safe digging practice and working in excavations</li>
<li>Able to read basic drawings, levels and setting-out information</li>
</ul>
Desirable skills and attributes
<ul>
<li>CSCS tickets for other plant (dumper, roller, telehandler) or Slinger/Signaller</li>
<li>Abrasive wheels, manual handling and first aid training</li>
<li>Experience on water main or rehabilitation contracts</li>
<li>Experience with GPS / machine control systems</li>
<li>Reliable, punctual and safety-focused</li>
<li>Works well in a team and communicates clearly with the ganger and banksman</li>
<li>Takes care of the machine and reports problems early.</li>
</ul>
Grounds Worker / Ganger / General Operative
<ul>
<li>Lay and joint water main pipe (PE, ductile iron, PVC) and fittings to line and level, including butt fusion and electrofusion where trained.</li>
<li>Prepare trench beds, place bedding and surround, and backfill and compact in layers.</li>
<li>Hand dig around live services and locate them using CAT and Genny, following the permit-to-dig process.</li>
<li>Build valve chambers, hydrant and meter boxes, and service connections.</li>
<li>Act as banksman and slinger/signaller for the excavator operator when ticketed.</li>
<li>Install and maintain trench support and edge protection.</li>
<li>Set out and maintain traffic management, signs and barriers to the agreed plan.</li>
<li>Reinstate footpaths, verges and road surfaces to local authority specifications.</li>
<li>Operate small plant and tools, such as consaws, wackers, rammers, pumps and dumpers if ticketed.</li>
<li>Follow the safety statement, RAMS and toolbox talks, and keep the site clean and tidy.</li>
</ul>
Essential requirements
<ul>
<li>Valid Safe Pass</li>
<li>Groundworks or civils experience, ideally on watermains, drainage or utilities</li>
<li>Experience working in trenches and around live underground services</li>
<li>Good understanding of site safety and safe digging practice</li>
<li>Physically fit and able to do manual work outdoors in all weather</li>
<li>Full driving licence (Category B) and own transport to reach the yard and sites</li>
</ul>
Desirable tickets and attributes
<ul>
<li>CSCS Slinger/Signaller</li>
<li>Signing, Lighting and Guarding at Roadworks</li>
<li>Abrasive wheels (consaw), manual handling and first aid</li>
<li>PE butt fusion or electrofusion certification</li>
<li>CSCS dumper or roller ticket</li>
<li>Previous watermain or service connection work</li>
<li>Reliable, punctual and safety-focused</li>
<li>A good team player who takes instruction well and communicates clearly with the operator</li>
</ul>
Pay: €20.00-€27.00 per hour
Work Location: On the road

Excavator Driver / Operator, General Operative, Grounds Worker, Ganger

Excavator Driver / Operator, General Operative, Grounds Worker, Ganger

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