Overview
Grader Operators operate graders to spread and level materials in construction projects.
Day-to-day
- prepares and positions plant for operation
- selects, fits and removes attachments
- operates controls to move earth, rock, rubble, soil and other materials
- monitors operation of plant and adjusts controls to regulate pressure, speed and flow of operation, and ensures safety of other workers
- raises, lowers and manipulates attachments using manual and hydraulic controls
- works from drawings, markers and verbal instructions
- services, lubricates, cleans and refuels plant and performs minor adjustments and repairs.
Considerations
- Requires driving
- Working outdoors
To become a Grader Operator
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You can work as a Grader Operator without formal qualifications, however, a certificate III in civil construction plant operations may be useful.
Find a Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
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