Engineered Retaining Wall & Excavation (4-Day Week)

Bowie Excavations & Retaining Walls

Geelong

On-site

AUD 60,000 - 86,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week
Competitive hourly rate
Long-term opportunity
Small tight-knit team

Job summary

Bowie Excavations & Retaining Walls is seeking a hands-on Retaining Wall & Excavation Skilled Labour / Trades Person to join our Geelong team. You’ll work closely with experienced operators on timber and concrete sleeper walls, excavation, and site preparation, with a 3-month trial and potential move to a permanent 4-day week for the right candidate.

You’ll need White Card, HR/HC is preferred, trade knowledge is a bonus, and a reliable work ethic with transport to site.

Qualifications

  • White Card is required for construction work.
  • Experience in construction or landscaping is preferred.
  • HR/HC license is advantageous.
  • Bobcat/Excavator licenses are a bonus.

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret construction drawings and site plans.
  • Install timber and concrete sleeper retaining walls.
  • Excavation and site preparation work.
  • Manage drainage and backfilling tasks.
  • Operate machinery including excavators, bobcat and forklift on site.

Skills

Team leader
Proactive
Strong work ethic
Physically fit
Reliable transport
Reliable and punctual
Willing to learn

Education

White Card
Trade knowledge
HR/HC license
Bobcat/Excavator license

Tools

Bobcat license
Excavator license

Job description

Bowie Excavations & Retaining Walls is seeking a hands-on Retaining Wall & Excavation Skilled Labour / Trades Person to join our Geelong team. You’ll work closely with experienced operators on timber and concrete sleeper walls, excavation, and site preparation, with a 3-month trial and potential move to a permanent 4-day week for the right candidate.

You’ll need White Card, HR/HC is preferred, trade knowledge is a bonus, and a reliable work ethic with transport to site.

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