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Grader Operator

OSCA 741235·ANZSCO 721215

Employed

2,200

Part-time share

8.4%

Female share

3.5%

Median age

51 yrs

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

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About this career

Operates a grader to spread and level materials on construction projects.

What they typically do

  • Determines the appropriate grades and slopes for the construction project
  • Operates and controls a grader to spread and level materials such as soil, gravel and asphalt on construction sites
  • Monitors and adjusts the grader's speed and blade position to achieve desired results
  • Performs routine maintenance tasks on the grader, such as cleaning and lubricating

Where they work

Construction

States and territories

Share of workers by location

QLD
26.4%
NSW
22.4%
WA
21.2%
VIC
15.9%
SA
9.7%
NT
2.1%
TAS
2%
ACT
0.3%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Grader Operator.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.