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- RIIMPO308F Conduct Tracked Dozer Operations
- RIIMPO326E Conduct Water Vehicle Operations
- TLILIC0021 Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (Up to 100 Tonnes)
- CPCCLHS3001 Licence To Operate A Personnel And Materials Hoist
- 22617VIC Course in Civil Construction Pathway
- UETDREL006 Work Safely in the Vicinity of Live Electrical Apparatus as a Non-Electrical Worker
- RIIHAN304E Conduct Slewing Crane Operations
- TLILIC0005 Licence to Operate a Boom-type Elevating Work Platform (Boom Length 11 Metres or More)
- RIIMPO205E Operate Roller/Compactor
- TLILIC0022 Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (Up to 20 Tonnes)
- RIICBS303E Conduct Materials Transfer Vehicle Operations
- NWP30222 Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Civil Construction)
- RIIHAN307E Operate a Vehicle Loading Crane
- TLILIC0023 Licence to Operate a Slewing Mobile Crane (Up to 60 Tonnes)
- RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Timber Bridge Construction and Maintenance)
- CPCCLTC4002 Licence to Operate a Self-erecting Tower Crane
- RIIMPO310F Conduct Grader Operations
- TLILIC0016 Licence to Operate a Bridge and Gantry Crane
- RIIMPO321F Conduct Civil Construction Wheeled Front End Loader Operations
- RIIVEH304E Conduct Tip Truck Operations
- RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bituminous Surfacing)
- RIIWHS302E Implement Traffic Management Plan
- RIIMPO322E Conduct Civil Construction Tracked Front End Loader Operations
- TLILIC0040 Licence To Operate A Non-Slewing Mobile Crane (Greater Than 3 Tonnes Capacity)
- TLILIC0018 Licence To Operate A Non-Slewing Mobile Crane (Greater Than 3 Tonnes Capacity)
- RIIHAN311F Conduct Operations with Integrated Tool Carrier
- RIIMPO304E Conduct Wheel Loader Operations
- RIIMPO208F Operate Support Equipment
- RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Pipe Laying)
- RII30820 & CPC30320 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations & Certificate III in Concreting
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.
