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What this job is
A road roller operator controls and manoeuvres a vibrating compaction machine to compress and level asphalt, concrete, and granular materials on road construction and maintenance sites. The operator works from an elevated cabin, using hydraulic and mechanical controls to apply precise pressure across surfaces, ensuring pavement meets thickness and density specifications set out in construction plans and road authority specifications.
Pay
A$1,696 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
- Attention to Detailcore
- Dispatch Documentationcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Delivery Scheduling
- Record Management
- Stakeholder Communication