Civil Construction Trades Worker

Position Title: Civil Construction Trades Worker

Location: Woodville North SA 5012

Job Type: Full Time

Salary Range: 77000 – 83000 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and level construction sites by carrying out site scraping, cut and filling activities, and ground preparation for civil works and residential construction projects.
• Assist in setting out work areas and preparing excavation zones to ensure safe and efficient construction operations.
• Operate excavators, Posi-track machines, and other earthmoving equipment to excavate, move, and grade soil, rock, gravel, and other materials as required for construction works.
• Perform excavation activities including digging trenches, footings, and foundations for residential and civil infrastructure projects.
• Load and transport excavated materials into trucks and support bulk earthworks and detailed excavation activities.
• Assist with backfilling excavations and compacting soil to meet project specifications and site requirements.
• Conduct daily inspection and maintenance of plant machinery, including pre-start checks of fuel levels, hydraulic systems, oil, and safety features to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Maintain plant and machinery in clean and serviceable condition and report mechanical faults or equipment damage to supervisors for repair or maintenance.
• Assist with installation and handling of underground services and drainage systems including supporting pipe-laying activities for stormwater, sewer, or water infrastructure where required.
• Support the implementation and management of temporary traffic control systems and site safety zones to ensure safe vehicle and pedestrian movement around construction areas.
• Coordinate with site supervisors, engineers, plant operators, and construction teams to ensure work activities are completed according to project schedules and specifications.
• Follow instructions provided by foremen or site managers and communicate effectively using hand signals or two-way radios when working with machinery operators.
• Maintain safe access and exit routes around excavation and work zones and ensure compliance with site traffic management procedures.
• Follow workplace health, safety, and environmental procedures and comply with company safety policies and site-specific safety management plans.
• Identify potential hazards on site and implement appropriate control measures to minimize risks to workers and equipment.
• Use and maintain personal protective equipment including helmets, high-visibility clothing, safety boots, gloves, and eye protection.
• Complete daily machinery logs, inspection checklists, and operational records including fuel usage and equipment operating hours.
• Report site incidents, hazards, near misses, and operational issues to supervisors in accordance with workplace procedures.
• Support environmental protection measures on site by preventing fuel or oil spills, controlling dust and runoff, and ensuring compliance with environmental management plans.
• Assist in protecting surrounding infrastructure, underground utilities, and vegetation while carrying out construction activities.

Skills and Experience

• At least 1 year of experience working on civil construction or earthworks projects.
• Ability to operate or assist in operating excavators, Posi-track machines, or similar earthmoving equipment.
• Knowledge of excavation techniques, ground preparation, and earthmoving processes used in civil construction.
• Understanding of construction site safety procedures and hazard management.
• Ability to follow site instructions and work effectively within construction teams.
• Good communication skills when coordinating with supervisors, operators, and other workers.
• Physical fitness and ability to perform manual tasks in outdoor construction environments.

Qualifications

Certificate III or Diploma in Civil Construction, Construction, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.