Machine Operator (Civil Construction)

Key Qualifications and Mandatory Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working abroad (overseas)
• Proven track record of overseas employment. Must provide supporting documents, including:
  • Certificate of Employment
  • Employment Contract
  • Letter from Employer
  • Payslips
  • Company ID
  • Residence Permit, etc.
• Valid Police Clearance from country of work/residence for more than 5 years
• Very good verbal and written English communications skills
• Valid driver's license

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate tracked and wheeled excavators ranging from 5-ton compact units (for tight urban utility work) up to 30-ton production machines (for deep drainage cuts).
• Dig clean, accurate trenches to exact depth and grade specifications while managing changing soil conditions.
• Safely maneuver, place, and work alongside trench shields (shoring boxes) to guarantee a secure environment for ground crews.
• Use the excavator to safely lift, slew, and accurately place ("pull") heavy stormwater, wastewater, and PVC/concrete pipes down to the bedding layer.
• Work in tight synchronization with ground-based drainlayers and spotters via hand signals or two-way radio.
• Assist in the precision placement of bedding aggregates (scrim/gravel) utilizing specialized attachments or tilt-rotator hitches (e.g., Engcon).
• Operate Graders and excavators to prepare sub-grades, trim batters, and cut sub-base levels for roads, footpaths, and building pads.
• Execute controlled, layered backfilling around newly laid infrastructure to prevent pipe displacement or damage.
• Perform finish-grading and smooth-rolling preparation, ensuring zero rework is required prior to compaction testing.