# Straddle Excavator Operator

About the Role We are seeking a skilled Straddle Excavator Operator to join our team, focusing on the safe and efficient operation of straddle excavators for various construction and excavation projects. This role requires a strong emphasis on safety protocols and precision in handling heavy machinery to meet project specifications effectively. Key Responsibilities - Operate straddle excavators to perform lifting and moving tasks on construction sites. - Conduct pre-operation inspections and routine maintenance of equipment to ensure optimal performance. - Collaborate with site supervisors and team members to understand project requirements and timelines. - Follow safety protocols and regulations during all operational activities to maintain a safe work environment. - Accurately interpret project plans and specifications to ensure correct execution of tasks. - Maintain detailed logs of operations, including equipment usage and any maintenance performed. - Assist with training new operators or team members in safe operational practices. - Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and communicate major concerns to the maintenance team. Requirements - Proven experience operating straddle

- **Id**: 3958095
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/job/rosstone-consulting-straddle-excavator-operator>
- **Role**: Field & Service
- **Role family**: Field & Service
- **Work mode**: on_site
- **Hiring geo confidence**: structured
- **Locations**: Gqeberha, South Africa
- **Countries**: ZA
- **Hiring countries total**: 0
- **Visa sponsorship**: no
- **Relocation package**: no
- **Has equity**: no
- **Status**: live
- **First seen at**: 2026-11-09T08:23:05Z
- **Last verified at**: 2026-11-09T08:23:05Z
- **Board verified**: no
- **Days open**: 2
- **Description format**: text
- **Description chars**: 2072
- **Description truncated**: no
- **Relocation offered**: no

## Company

- **Id**: 3880287
- **Name**: Rosstone Consulting
- **Domain**: rosstone.co.za
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/company/rosstone-professional-solutions>
- **Is staffing agency**: yes
- **Employer type**: agency
- **Is intermediary**: no
- **Ats vendor**: Simplify

### Truth index

- **Grade**: B
- **Score**: 80
- **Open postings**: 35
- **Ghost share**: 0.257
- **Stale share**: 0
- **Repost share**: 0
- **Time to fill p50 days**: 187
- **Computed at**: 2026-11-11T05:49:22Z

## Trust

- **Level**: not_scored
- **Days open**: 2

## Requirements

- **Manages managers**: no
- **Security clearance**: no

## Lifecycle

- Event: open; At: 2026-11-09T09:54:15Z

## Liveness

- **Score**: 52
- **Band**: ok
- **Label**: Likely open
- **P open**: 1
- **P active**: 0.516
- **P room**: 1
- **Age days**: 1
- **Expected fill days**: 187
- **Reasons**: seen:1, agency, win:early
- **Computed at**: 2026-11-11T05:49:22Z

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