Plant Operator

About The Business

EIRE Constructions was founded by Kelliher family patriarch Tom Kelliher, in 1975. From the beginning, EIRE blazed a trail in innovative civil infrastructure solutions – and now specialises in water treatment, water network infrastructure and transport infrastructure, drawing on our breadth and depth of experience to deliver complex projects. As regional civil infrastructure specialists, we strive to be a part of the communities in which we operate. Driven by our Purpose of building the communities we want to live in, we are connected and inspired by our Values.

About the role

EIRE is looking for an experienced Excavator Operator to join our team to work in the Newcastle & Central Coast areas.

Qualifications and qualities

• Excavator experience in the civil construction industry
• Water and Wastewater experience
• RII Competency
• General Construction Induction card (white card)
• You want to keep your mates safe and you prioritise a safe worksite
• You work well in a team; you value your crewmates
• You can work safely unsupervised

Join the Hive!

Here at Eire, we operate in the knowledge that we form part of a unique and complex ecosystem – our Hive 5 approach means that every job we integrate with our clients, our suppliers, our team, the community and environment, and the local industry. 

We're looking for an Excavator Operator to join our team for the long haul - we like to build careers and foster a culture of belonging and inclusion amongst our people. We pride ourselves on our resiliency, resourcefulness, and our collaborative approach to every job we take. 

• The Plant Operator is responsible for:

  · Daily prestart inspection of assigned earth moving plant and recording the result in the book provided.

  · Attending daily pre-start and weekly toolbox meetings with other workers.

  · Ensuring that tools of trade, issued PPE and safety equipment are maintained in a state fit for purpose by workers.

  · Input into hazard identification and the risk management processes for WHS and environmental management.

  · Advising site management of faults and breakdowns with the allocated machine immediately they are identified.

  · Regular greasing and cleaning of the allocated machine.

  · Refuelling of the allocated machine.

  · Ensuring the safety and security of the allocated machine when it is not in use.

  · Ensuring that the assigned earthmoving plant is serviced and maintained as per the OEM or as required by the company.

  · Follow the safe systems of work as per the relevant SWMS.

  · Work as directed by site management unless they think it is unsafe to do so.

  · Providing feedback as required to site management on work activity progress, delays or issues.

  · Adherence to WHS/QA and Environmental requirements, in particular, wear the correct PPE and abide by the relevant SWMS’s and ITP’s.

  · Advise site management of any observed work practices or activities that they think are unsafe, pose an environmental risk or may result in poor quality construction.

  · Report first aid treatments, injuries, illness and incidents to site management immediately they occur.

  · Contributing to the WHS consultation process.

  · Involvement in plant inspections and assist when asked.

  · Carry out other tasks as reasonably requested.

  This position reports to the Site Manager / Foreman / Leading Hand.

  • WH&S knowledge 
  • Good standard of skill and experience