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Earthmoving Plant Operator (General)

OSCA 741231·ANZSCO 721211

Employed

1,200

Part-time share

21.6%

Female share

3.3%

Median age

52 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Earthmoving Plant Operator (General) is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Trenchless Technology, Certificate III in Civil Construction, Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations, and Course in Workplace Spotting for Service Assets.

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About this career

Operates a range of earthmoving plant to excavate, level, compact and shape earth and other materials to assist with building roads, rail, water supply, dams, treatment plants and agricultural earthworks.

What they typically do

  • Maintains and operates a range of earthmoving plant to excavate, level, compact and shape earth and other materials
  • Loads, transports and unloads materials using earthmoving plant and equipment
  • Performs routine pre-start checks, maintenance, minor repairs and adjustments on earthmoving plant and equipment
  • Monitors and reports any faults or malfunctions of earthmoving plant and equipment

Where they work

Construction

States and territories

Share of workers by location

QLD
26.9%
NSW
25.6%
VIC
21.5%
WA
14.3%
SA
6.9%
TAS
3.4%
NT
0.7%
ACT
0.6%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Earthmoving Plant Operator (General).