Could you become an Earthmoving Plant Operator (General)?
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What this job is
An Earthmoving Plant Operator controls and manoeuvres heavy earthmoving machinery such as excavators, dozers, graders, and loaders on construction, mining, and civil engineering sites. They operate equipment to excavate, move, and grade soil and rock, following site plans and safety protocols to achieve specified grades and depths. The role requires skilled machine control, site awareness, and compliance with Safe Work Australia standards and worksite procedures.
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
- Quality Assurance and Checking
- Record Management
- Stakeholder Communication