Earthmoving Plant Operators

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

• preparing and positioning plant for operation
• selecting fitting and removing attachments such as buckets winches loading scoops shovel blades and rock breaking hammers
• operating controls to excavate break drill level compact gouge out move load and spread earth rock rubble soil and other materials
• monitoring operation of plant and adjusting controls to regulate pressure speed and flow of operation and ensuring safety of other workers
• raising lowering and manipulating attachments using manual and hydraulic controls
• working from drawings markers and verbal instructions
• servicing lubricating cleaning and refuelling plant and performing minor adjustments and repairs

If you are fascinated by the process of extracting minerals from the earth, are mathematically-minded with keen problem-solving abilities, would enjoy the challenge of operating big machinery, or want to be part of the discovery of the next oil field, then the Mining Industry is definitely a sector you should be exploring on your journey to discover a career.The Mining Industry has been a powerful driver of the Australian economy for some time, having experienced some of the fastest industry job-growth rates over the past ten years, and there are predictions of further growth. The Mining sector employs people from a range of skill sets, and some roles offer the chance for travel interstate, or even abroad to work for companies that have interests overseas. 

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