Group
Occupation
741231 Earthmoving Plant Operator (General)
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
741231 Earthmoving Plant Operator (General)
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.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Alternative title
- Construction Plant Operator (General)
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience
Main tasks
- 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