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- TLILIC0020 Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (Over 100 Tonnes)
- RIIMPO205E Operate Roller/Compactor
- TLILIC2005 Licence to Operate a Boom-Type Elevating Work Platform (Boom Length 11 Metres or More)
- RII30820 & CPC30320 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations & Certificate III in Concreting
- RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Tunnel Construction)
- RIIMPO326E Conduct Water Vehicle Operations
- RIIERR302E Respond to Local Emergencies and Incidents
- TLILIC0022 Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (Up to 20 Tonnes)
- RIIHAN307E Operate a Vehicle Loading Crane
- RIIMPO308F Conduct Tracked Dozer Operations
- 22617VIC Course in Civil Construction Pathway
- RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bituminous Surfacing)
- RIIMPO309F Conduct Wheeled Dozer Operations
- RIIWHS302E Implement Traffic Management Plan
- NWP30222 Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Civil Construction)
- RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Pipe Laying)
- TLILIC0023 Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (Up to 60 Tonnes)
- RIIMPO318F Conduct Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader Operations
- RIIHAN311F Conduct Operations with Integrated Tool Carrier
- RIIHAN309F Conduct Telescopic Materials Handler Operations
- CPCCLTC4002 Licence to Operate a Self-erecting Tower Crane
- RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bridge Construction and Maintenance)
- TLILIC0021 Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (Up to 100 Tonnes)
- RIIMPO321F Conduct Civil Construction Wheeled Front End Loader Operations
- TLILIC0040 Licence To Operate A Non-Slewing Mobile Crane (Greater Than 3 Tonnes Capacity)
- RIIHAN301E Operate Elevating Work Platform
- TLILIC0016 Licence to Operate a Bridge and Gantry Crane
- RIIMPO304E Conduct Wheel Loader Operations
- UETDREL006 Work Safely in the Vicinity of Live Electrical Apparatus as a Non-Electrical Worker
- RIIVEH304E Conduct Tip Truck Operations
Civil Construction Plant Operator careers
A Civil Construction Plant Operator is responsible for operating heavy machinery used in civil construction projects such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders, and cranes. Their role involves maneuvering and controlling these machines to carry out tasks like earthmoving, road building, and site preparation.
Operators must ensure the equipment is maintained properly, conduct safety checks, and follow site plans and instructions to meet project requirements. They work closely with site supervisors and other construction workers to ensure efficient and safe operations on construction sites, often in outdoor and sometimes challenging environments. Strong attention to detail, mechanical skills, and adherence to safety regulations are essential in this role.
