Earthmoving and related plant operators

Earthmoving and related plant operators operate machines to excavate, grade, level, smooth and compact earth or similar materials.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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  • The majority of Earthmoving and related plant operators earn a salary between LKR29,106 and LKR80,615 per month in 2024.
  • A monthly wage for entry-level Earthmoving and related plant operators ranges from LKR29,106 to LKR58,246.
  • After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between LKR37,959 and LKR77,309 per month.

Job Definition

  • Operating and monitoring excavating machinery equipped with moveable shovels, grab-buckets or dragline buckets, to excavate and move earth, rock, sand, gravel or similar materials
  • Operating and monitoring machinery for digging trenches for sewers, drainage, water, oil, gas or similar pipelines
  • Operating and monitoring machinery equipped with concave steel blades to move, distribute and level earth, sand, snow and other materials
  • Operating and monitoring equipment to remove sand, gravel and mud from bottom of body of water
  • Operating and monitoring machines for hammering wooden, concrete or steel piles into ground
  • Operating and monitoring power rollers to compact and smooth layers of materials in making roads and pavements, and similar work
  • Operating and monitoring machines which spread and smooth concrete or bituminous or tar preparations to construct roadways, roads or similar surfaces
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