Discover rewarding and dynamic Groundworker - Wheeled Excavator jobs, a crucial role at the heart of modern construction and civil engineering projects. This specialized profession combines the foundational skills of a groundworker with the expert operation of a wheeled excavator, making these professionals highly versatile and in-demand on sites across the country. Individuals in this role are responsible for the essential early and ongoing stages of construction, preparing and shaping the land to precise specifications. A Groundworker operating a wheeled excavator performs a wide range of critical tasks. Their primary responsibility is the safe and efficient operation of the wheeled excavator to perform duties such as excavating trenches for foundations, drainage, and utilities, moving and grading earth and materials, backfilling, and creating slopes and embankments. Beyond machine operation, their general groundworker duties include setting up and using laser levels for accuracy, installing drainage and ducting, preparing sub-bases for roads and pavements, and performing concrete work including pouring and finishing. They are also typically involved in site preparation, ensuring areas are clean, safe, and ready for subsequent trades. Typical skills and requirements for these jobs are comprehensive. Employers generally seek candidates with a proven background as a Groundworker, coupled with a valid CPCS or NPORS card for operating wheeled excavators. A strong understanding of health and safety regulations, including CSCS card certification, is almost always mandatory. Key personal attributes include excellent spatial awareness, precision, the ability to read and interpret site plans and drawings, and a keen eye for detail. Physical fitness, reliability, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a larger team are essential. Experience with other plant machinery or additional construction tickets can be a significant advantage when searching for these positions. For those with the right blend of hands-on skill and technical machine expertise, Groundworker - Wheeled Excavator jobs offer a stable and physically engaging career path with opportunities for progression into supervisory roles or further plant operation specializations. This profession is ideal for individuals who take pride in transforming blueprints into reality, laying the literal groundwork upon which all successful builds depend. Explore opportunities today to build your career from the ground up.
