Combo Operator: Excavator, Tipper & Posi-Track

AB Civil Contracting; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates with dailyPen

5–6 days a week hours

New or near-new trucks and machinery

Supportive team culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

AB Civil Contracting in Brisbane is seeking experienced equipment operators for diverse earthworks projects. Daily tasks include operating a combination of tipper trucks with tag trailers, excavators, and Posi-track units, performing final trim work, and managing bulk earthworks for new builds and landscapes.

Ideal candidates are autonomous, safety-conscious and able to work around other trades and tight spaces. Attrition-friendly hours: 50–60 per week, with modern trucks and strong crew culture.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery combinations such as 1.7t Excavator + s70 Bobcat, 3.5t Excavator + Posi-track, 5.5t Excavator + Posi-track and 8t Excavator + Posi-track.
• Skilled final trim operator who can work autonomously.
• Comfortable working around other trades, services and tight spaces.
• Safety-focused with good attention to detail.
• Ability to keep truck/machinery well-presented.

Responsibilities

• Operating Machinery Combination - Tipper Truck with Tag Trailer, Excavator, Posi-track and Attachments.
• Final trim work – prepping subgrade and subbase layers for new buildings, slabs, roadways or landscape.
• Bulk earthworks – cutting, filling, compaction and shaping of newly designed surfaces.
• Digging / backfilling trenches for pipes, conduit, and drainage infrastructure.
• Separation, loadout and removal of materials off site.
• Loading trucks for bulk export or onsite movement of resources.
• Backfilling / compacting batters and behind retaining walls.
• Working around live services.
• Demolition of concrete, brick or timber structures.
• Daily pre-start checks and basic machine upkeep.
• Working closely with ground crew, supervisors, and other operators.
• Following safety procedures and site instructions.

Skills

Machinery operation

HR license

HC license for larger combos

Job description

AB Civil Contracting in Brisbane is seeking experienced equipment operators for diverse earthworks projects. Daily tasks include operating a combination of tipper trucks with tag trailers, excavators, and Posi-track units, performing final trim work, and managing bulk earthworks for new builds and landscapes.

Ideal candidates are autonomous, safety-conscious and able to work around other trades and tight spaces. Attrition-friendly hours: 50–60 per week, with modern trucks and strong crew culture.