Combo Excavator Operator for Landscape Projects

Cimic; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Uniforms and PPE provided

Team dinners and trips

Job summary

Cimic is seeking an experienced excavator/combination operator to join a Brisbane landscaping team on large-scale commercial projects. You will operate 1.7–8 tonne excavators, Posi-Tracks and trucks, and work closely with the landscape crew on site preparation, drainage and concrete works.

The role emphasises hands-on work alongside crew mates, with opportunity to contribute across stages from earthworks to final finishes, while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating excavators 1.7–8 tonne range.
• Strong excavation experience with levels, falls and trenching.
• Ability to work as part of a hands-on crew on landscape projects.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, Posi-Tracks and trucks as required on site.
• Assist crew with site prep, drainage, concreting and walls.
• Maintain safety and quality while meeting project timelines.
• Support crew when machinery isn’t in use.

Skills

Excavator operation

Combo operator

1.7–8 tonne range

Posi-Tracks / track loaders

Level and grade reading

Land clearing

Trenching

Site preparation

MR/HR licence

Tools

MR/HR licence

Job description

Cimic is seeking an experienced excavator/combination operator to join a Brisbane landscaping team on large-scale commercial projects. You will operate 1.7–8 tonne excavators, Posi-Tracks and trucks, and work closely with the landscape crew on site preparation, drainage and concrete works.

The role emphasises hands-on work alongside crew mates, with opportunity to contribute across stages from earthworks to final finishes, while maintaining high safety and quality standards.