Defence Excavator Operator: Precision Trenching (Darwin)

Randstad; Darwin; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime penalties

Modern fleet & professional site team

Darwin Wet Season steady work

Pathway to defence projects

Job summary

Randstad in Darwin is seeking a skilled Civil Construction Excavator Operator to perform precision trenching, service locating, and detailed earthworks on busy defence and civil sites.

You will operate tracked excavators, adhere to safety standards, pass pre-start checks, and contribute to ongoing projects across the Top End. Darwin-based or willing to relocate for the Wet Season. Immediate start.

Qualifications

• Proven civil trenching around existing live services and utilities.
• Valid nationally accredited excavator ticket.
• Current White Card / CPCCWHS1001.
• Darwin-based or willing to relocate for wet season.”
• Defence base security access eligibility and police checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Precision trenching and service locating for deep utilities, stormwater, and drainage installations.
• Bulk earthworks, detailed excavation, battering, and benching around live base services.
• Loading haul trucks and managing stockpiles safely on busy civil alignments.
• Conducting thorough daily pre-start checks and routine plant maintenance.
• Strictly adhering to Defence airfield/base security protocols and site safety standards.

Skills

Trenching experience

Service locating

Live utilities awareness

Defence site security

Relocation willingness

Education

RIIMPO320F - Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations

Tools

RIIMPO320F Excavator Ticket

White Card / CPCCWHS1001

Job description

Randstad in Darwin is seeking a skilled Civil Construction Excavator Operator to perform precision trenching, service locating, and detailed earthworks on busy defence and civil sites.

You will operate tracked excavators, adhere to safety standards, pass pre-start checks, and contribute to ongoing projects across the Top End. Darwin-based or willing to relocate for the Wet Season. Immediate start.