A Brisbane tradie (above) has revealed she trained for just three days before entering a six-figure role as a hoist operator
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A tradie has revealed she trained for just three days before landing a $3,000-per-week job on a construction site.

The Brisbane woman said she was paid handsomely to work as a hoist operator on high-rise building sites.

She said wages varied across sites, but a full year’s work could equate to a salary of more than $150,000.

‘Our earnings vary depending on the platforms we use, but currently, we’re making at least $2,700 to $2,800 every week,’ she shared with interviewers from the jobs app GetAhead.

Hoists lift workers and supplies to the upper levels of a work site before the elevators are installed, the operator explained.

A hoist operator controls the movement of the lift, positions loads, and regularly checks equipment for safety.

She added Australians do not need to complete a lengthy apprenticeship to become a hoist operator.

‘It’s just a ticket, you just go and sit a course for, I think it’s three days now,’ she said.

A Brisbane tradie (above) has revealed she trained for just three days before entering a six-figure role as a hoist operator

A Brisbane tradie (above) has revealed she trained for just three days before entering a six-figure role as a hoist operator

The tradie added there is plenty of work available. There can be anywhere between ‘one and five’ hoists on a single site depending on its size.

Jobs and Skills Australia estimated there are almost 15,000 hoist, crane, and lift operators in the country.

Their median weekly wage is about $3,000.

However, prospective operators must be ready to work long hours, the Brisbane tradie explained.

The tradie said she is required to be onsite for at least 10 to 12 hours each day.

Some viewers congratulated her for finding such a well-paid job.

‘Well done earning that for the job. [It’s] barely minimum wage in New Zealand for the same job,’ one wrote.

‘Pretty inspiring to see women in these roles,’ another added.

Hoist operators lift materials and people between the floors of a multi-level building site (pictured, a four level construction site)

Hoist operators lift materials and people between the floors of a multi-level building site (pictured, a four level construction site)

‘The job sounds easy… but many underestimate it. It’s tougher than people think,’ a third wrote. 

Others, however, said the pay was far too much for the work. 

‘That’s over $200,000 a year to operate a lift with a course that took three days. The construction industry is off its head,’ one said. 

‘This is why our construction costs are through the roof. Overseas they would not even get paid $40,000 for that job,’ another wrote. 

‘Used to be a job reserved for old fellas that have done their time on the tools,’ a third added. 

But one viewer said many were simply jealous.

‘Here’s a news flash: anyone over 18 can do this too… if you’re willing to take the risk for the license. Don’t blame the operator, consider your own decisions,’ they commented.

Hoist operators can gain the necessary qualifications and certifications within three days. 

A number of companies offer courses teaching the theoretical and practical elements of the work for about $900.

One training provider, Kallibr, assures would-be operators the role is in ‘high-demand’. 

‘This job can sometimes require long hours in difficult weather, but many individuals choose this over spending their days in an office,’ their site explains. 

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