Machine Operator

About the role

As a Civil Machine Operator, you will operate a range of construction plant safely and efficiently across our sports civil projects.

Key responsibilities

• Operating excavators, skid steers, loaders and other civil construction machinery
• Completing excavation, trenching, truck loading and final trimming using UTS machine-control equipment
• Working from civil plans, set-out information, levels and site specifications
• Working to project programs and daily work plans
• Working alongside supervisors, labourers and other machine operators
• Carrying out daily pre-start checks, reporting faults and assisting with routine maintenance requirements
• Ensuring machinery is operated safely and correctly
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area
• Working efficiently to meet project deadlines and being available for reasonable overtime when required
• Following all company safety policies and site requirements

About you

• Previous experience operating machinery within the civil construction industry
• Experience operating a range of machinery across multiple civil construction tasks
• Strong understanding of civil construction and earthworks
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, set-out information and levels
• Strong focus on safety
• Great communication skills and the ability to work effectively with supervisors and the wider crew
• A proactive, forward-thinking operator who takes ownership of their work
• Confident using UTS machine-control equipment and total stations
• Proven ability to prepare subgrades, subbases and finished surfaces to tight tolerances
• Current White Card, current Australian driver's licence, and relevant machinery tickets and licences

About us

RMS Groundworks delivers high-quality sports facilities and civil construction projects for local councils across Melbourne.