Could you become a Bulldozer Operator?
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What this job is
A bulldozer operator controls heavy earthmoving machinery on construction, mining, and land development sites to move soil, rock, and debris. They operate tracked or wheeled dozers using hydraulic controls to grade, push, and shape terrain according to engineering specifications and site plans. The role requires sustained concentration, spatial awareness, and adherence to Safe Work Australia guidelines and site-specific safety protocols.
Pay
A$1,900 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Dispatch Documentation
- Process Improvement Identification
- Stakeholder Communication