Civil Excavator Operator – Local Projects, Long-Term

seek.com.au; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term projects

Penalty rates

Consistent hours

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking experienced excavator operators in Brisbane for civil construction projects. The role begins as casual and can transition to full-time for reliable team members, with work secured well into 2028 and beyond.

You will operate excavators on drainage, earthworks, and trenching tasks, while reading plans and working around underground services. A White Card is required; tickets are preferred. Join a safety-conscious, team-oriented crew delivering quality work.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excavator experience in civil construction.
• Experience in drainage and earthworks.
• Experience working around underground services.
• Ability to read plans and work to levels.
• White Card and safety focus; tickets preferred.
• Reliable, self-motivated team player.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators on electrical, drainage and earthworks projects.
• Assist with trenching, battering, and backfilling.
• Work safely around live underground services.
• Read plans and work to specified levels.
• Support civil crews across multiple projects.
• Perform general civil labouring duties when required.

Skills

Excavator operation

Civil construction experience

Reading plans

Safety conscious

Team player

Manual labour flexibility

Education

White Card (Construction Induction)

Job description

seek.com.au is seeking experienced excavator operators in Brisbane for civil construction projects. The role begins as casual and can transition to full-time for reliable team members, with work secured well into 2028 and beyond.

You will operate excavators on drainage, earthworks, and trenching tasks, while reading plans and working around underground services. A White Card is required; tickets are preferred. Join a safety-conscious, team-oriented crew delivering quality work.