Machine Operator

The Machine Operator is required to work on Civils Projects in various locations in Ireland

Duties include:

·       Operate power-driven machinery safely and securely for sewer, water, drainage and gas pipelines.

·       Lubricating and fuelling machine and undertaking minor repair work

·       Carrying out excavator inspections to ensure good functioning

·       Digging foundations and levelling the ground

·       Carrying out operations that lift large volumes of material

·       Fitting various ancillary equipment to the excavator and operating it

·       Understanding and interpreting technical drawings and plans

·       Demolishing any existing structure

·       Digging trenches to lay pipes that will supply water to the future building

Requirements:

·       Adept with excavating mechanism

·       Proficient in observing hand signals, grade stakes and other markings when operating machines

·       Well-versed in moving hand levers to start and stop digging equipment and to raise or lower it for correct depth of trench

·       Adept in undertaking machine repair and maintenance work

·       Well-versed in directing Ground Workers engaged in activities, such as moving stakes or markers

·       Ability to complete demanding physical duties and complete challenging problem-solving tasks

·       Remain in challenging physical positions for long periods of time

·       Lifting a minimum of 23 kilograms

·       Monitoring equipment as well as maintain a safe work environment

·       Setting up machines so they are ready to use

·       Following established rules and procedures

·       Carrying out safety checks on the machinery

Essential:

Eligible to work and drive in Ireland 

Safe pass

Drivers Licence

CSCS Tickets

Previous experience