Civil Excavator Operator & Truck Driver — Growth

New Horizon Construction; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

New Horizon Construction in Melbourne is seeking an Excavator Operator - Truck Driver to join our civil crews. You will operate excavators and road trucks on roadworks and infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on safety and efficient delivery of works.

Ideal applicants hold an excavator ticket, HR/HC license, White Card, and have at least 5 years of civil experience. Permanent roles may be available for the right candidate, with overtime and weekend work as required.

Qualifications

• Relevant excavator or plant operator tickets.
• Demonstrated experience operating plants on civil and road projects of at least 5 years will be highly regarded.
• Ability to work safely around services, workers and live traffic environments.
• Current White Card (Construction Induction).
• Full Australian working rights.
• Current Australian driver licence.
• Experience operating non-synchromesh / Roadranger (double-clutch) trucks is favorable.
• Excavator ticket and operating experience of at least 5 years will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and other plant on civil/projects.
• Drive trucks (e.g., small trucks with trailers) when required.
• Assist with material collection, deliveries and general site duties.
• Work safely around live traffic and other site activities.

Skills

Civil construction

Roadworks

Traffic control knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Civil Construction

Tools

Excavator ticket

Traffic Control ticket

Truck lic. HR/HC

Job description

New Horizon Construction in Melbourne is seeking an Excavator Operator - Truck Driver to join our civil crews. You will operate excavators and road trucks on roadworks and infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on safety and efficient delivery of works.

Ideal applicants hold an excavator ticket, HR/HC license, White Card, and have at least 5 years of civil experience. Permanent roles may be available for the right candidate, with overtime and weekend work as required.