Group
Occupation

741231 Earthmoving Plant Operator (General)

Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
Next release Unknown
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)

Skill level: 4

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
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