Grader Operator

5 days ago

Geraldton Gascoyne Midwest Western Australia THEM Earthmoving Pty Ltd Full time

Company Culture: At THEM Earthmoving Pty Ltd, we value safety, teamwork, and excellence. Join us in a dynamic work environment where we deeply value the skills and contributions of each team member. We pride ourselves on fostering a close-knit and supportive work environment where collaboration and mutual respect are integral to our success.

Job Description: The Grader Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a motor grader on civil road construction projects. This role involves performing precise final trim works, road formation, and maintenance activities in accordance with design specifications, project quality standards, and safety requirements. This is a remote regional position.

Key Responsibilities:

maintenance activities in accordance with design specifications, project quality standards, and safety requirements.


Key Responsibilities

  • Operate a grader to construct and maintain road formations, shoulders, drainage batters, and pavement layers.
  • Perform final trim grading to tight tolerances using GPS, laser, or manual guidance.
  • Cut, mix, spread, and level road base and gravel materials to achieve required design levels and crossfalls.
  • Work collaboratively with surveyors and supervisors to ensure accurate grade control and surface finish.
  • Conduct daily pre-start checks and routine maintenance on the grader to ensure operational safety and reliability.
  • Monitor site conditions and adjust grading techniques to suit ground and material variations.
  • Report hazards, defects, and incidents immediately in accordance with site safety procedures.
  • Comply with project specifications, environmental management plans, and workplace health and safety standards.
  • Support other plant operators and ground crews to ensure smooth project delivery.

Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 3–5 years' experience operating a grader in civil road construction environments.
  • Proven experience in final trim work to design tolerances (GPS experience highly regarded).
  • Ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings, set-out points, and design levels.
  • Sound understanding of safety requirements in civil construction operations.
  • Current and valid HR Driver's Licence.
  • Construction White Card.

Personal Attributes

  • Strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity.
  • Excellent attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
  • Reliable, punctual, and adaptable to changing site conditions or schedules.
  • Willingness to work in regional or remote project locations.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work in outdoor, dusty, and hot conditions typical of civil construction sites.
  • Fit to undertake repetitive tasks, long shifts, and operate heavy machinery for extended periods.

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