Roller Operator

Roller Operator

Your new company
Hays Recruitment is partnering with a respected Local Government organisation in Far North Queensland to recruit an experienced Roller Operator for ongoing road and civil works in the remote community of Pormpuraaw. This is an excellent opportunity to secure consistent hours while contributing to essential infrastructure projects in the region. Based on a 7/4 Drive-In Drive-Out roster, you'll work within a supportive team environment on a variety of maintenance and construction projects. Based on a job advertisement structure from Hays training materials.
Your new role
As a Roller Operator, you will be responsible for safely operating rollers and other plant equipment to assist with the construction and maintenance of roads and civil infrastructure. Working alongside a skilled crew, your duties will include:

• Operating roller machinery safely and efficiently
• Compacting road base and surface materials
• Conducting pre-start inspections and basic equipment checks
• Assisting with general civil and labouring tasks when required
• Maintaining a safe and productive worksite
• Following site procedures and council regulations

This role operates on a 7 days on, 4 days off DIDO roster, with most weeks consisting of 6-day weeks, working 10-11 hour days Monday to Saturday.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience operating rollers within civil, road construction or infrastructure projects
• Roller Ticket (RII or equivalent)
• Construction White/Blue Card
• Current Driver's Licence
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Ability to work remotely and adapt to community regulations
• Reliable transport to and from site

What you'll get in return
In return, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Consistent roster and hours
• Donga-style accommodation provided
• Opportunity to work with a reputable Local Government organisation
• Ongoing project work with potential for extension
• Supportive team environment

Important site information:

• Accommodation includes appliances, cutlery, crockery, pots and pans
• Candidates must supply their own food, linen and transport to/from site
• Cultural and site-specific inductions must be completed prior to commencement
• Operator ticket, White/Blue Card and Driver's Licence must be presented on arrival
• Minimum PPE required: long sleeve high-vis shirt, long trousers, steel cap boots and broad-brim hat
• Community restrictions apply, including limits on alcohol brought into the community
• No firearms or pets permitted on site

What you need to do now
If you're an experienced Roller Operator looking for your next remote opportunity in Far North Queensland, click Apply Now or contact Hannah Hill at Hays Recruitment Cairns on 07 4049 2975 for a confidential discussion.#3014755