Other Mobile Plant Operators
Snapshot
This group covers Mobile Plant Operators not elsewhere classified. It includes Aircraft Baggage Handlers and Airline Ground Crew, Linemarkers, Paving Plant Operators, Railway Track Plant Operators, Road Roller Operators and Streetsweeper Operators.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 7700 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $858 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | below average |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | moderate |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | good |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- loads and unloads baggage, directs planes, positions staircases, fills aircraft fuel tanks and performs other aircraft ground services to ensure aircraft operations run efficiently
- operates plant to apply markings to roads and other surfaces such as car parks, airports and sportsgrounds
- operates plant to spread and level hot bituminous paving materials and lay concrete on areas such as highways, roads and car parks
- operates plant to lay, align, repair and maintain railway track
- operates a power-driven roller to prepare surfaces for roads, runways and car parks
- operates plant to clean streets and gutters of litter and debris
Job Titles
- Motor Mechanic
- Aircraft Baggage Handler and Airline Ground Crew
- Linemarker
- Paving Plant Operator
- Railway Track Plant Operator
- Road Roller Operator
- Streetsweeper Operator
- Mobile Plant Operators