Typical Career Progression
| |
Position |
Remuneration |
Experience |
Education |
| Start Position |
Trainee |
$35,000 |
Nil |
Year 10 |
| 1st Promotion |
Drainage |
$40,000 + |
3 years |
Ongoing training through
registered training organisations
|
| 2nd Promotion |
Specialised drainage works |
$45,000 + |
5 years |
to obtain the correct licenses and first aid |
| 3rd Promotion |
Work foreman |
$85,000 + |
5 - 7 years |
OH&S Certificates |
*The above table is to be used as a guide only
Typical accountabilities and responsibilities
| Must be fully aware of all surroundings and workers around you and your machinery. Be focussed on any overhead hazards, as well as underground hazards that are not seen. All operators must do a JSA (job safety analysis) to understand all works required, on all jobs undertaken. |
| Must have proper licences, including all OH&S certificates, to operate machinery. |
| Ensure your machinery is operating properly. |
*The above table is to be used as a guide only
Career Path Options and Employment Opportunities
Once you have gained employment, you may have the opportunity to develop and have recognised, additional skills under Civil Construction or Transport and Logistics Training Packages that can possibly expand your career opportunities. The larger employers will include contractors on earthmoving or civil construction, private developers, mining companies, or government authorities. Locations for work will vary in size and length of time you work there.
Your work locations can range from the city to country, and are at times in remote locations often associated with infrastructure development and big mining/resource companies. Different operating licences are required for the mining and crane operation. Each machine has its own specialised functions and operating procedures.
As an owner/operator it is possible to work for yourself, contracting out to companies on a hire basis. While this will give you the ability to earn a substantial income, the cost of purchasing your own equipment is extremely high and high levels of utilisation are needed to cover the repayment costs or loan premiums.
About the Author
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Rowan Ellis
Ellis Earthmoving
Starting his working career as a plumber, Rowan decided to focus more on the side of excavations within his career. Having worked for 10 + years within the industry, he has been involved with many small to large scale projects, being witness to the many changes of how the machinery operates and the changes of equipment used, such as GPS systems.
Did you know the excavator Bagger 228 is the largest vehicle in the world?