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Construction Plant Operator

Operate heavy machinery (TLB, excavator, roller) safely on construction sites.

business Field payments Avg: R32,000

description Overview

Plant Operators handle heavy equipment, follow safety rules, perform daily checks, and support site progress.

**A Day in the Life:**
Equipment checks, operating machinery, coordinating with banksman/site teams, and reporting defects.

schedule A Day in the Life

06:30

Pre-start inspections and safety briefing

08:00

Operate plant equipment per plan

12:00

Coordination with site team and spotter

15:30

Shutdown checks and defect reporting

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Junior Operator

0-2

Step 2

Plant Operator

2-6

Step 3

Senior Operator / Lead

6-10

Step 4

Site Supervisor

10+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 18,000 - R 55,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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