Construction Opportunity: Construction Plant Operator

Construction plant operator Current Vacancies

2007-03-06:

Plant operators work with machinery used on construction sites and roadworks.
Operators also use fork lifts and telescopic handlers to move or load building materials.

In addition to driving and operating plant machinery, operators change buckets and other attachments, maintain equipment and carry out daily safety checks.

A banksman, woman may work with the operator at ground level, checking the position and depth of an excavation, or directing the operator by signals or radio when visibility is restricted.

Plant operators usually work a 39-hour week, but working hours vary in order to meet deadlines.
Construction plant operators work outdoors in all weathers.

Certain jobs involve working at heights.
Protective clothing including safety helmets, ear defenders and goggles are worn.

Plant operators are employed by building or civil engineering contractors, local authorities and other public organisations, and plant hire companies.

Plant operators may also move into specialised areas of work such as estimating, or become plant coordinators, selecting the machinery needed for each new project and evaluating new machinery.

With qualifications, plant operators can earn between 14,500 and 18,000.
Experienced plant operators can earn between 19,000 and 25,000 a year.

If working on contracts, operators can increase their salary with overtime and bonus payments. (Permalink)