Excavator/Bobcat Operator

WorkPac; Queensland; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkPac is seeking an experienced excavator/bobcat operator for a civil residential house block project in Queensland. You will undertake site preparation, cut-and-fill, and topsoil spreading to prepare blocks for landscaping and handover.

The role offers Monday to Friday shifts, 6:30am start, 10-hour days, and a temp-to-perm pathway. Drivers licence, tickets and White Card are required. Immediate start with ongoing work and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Valid drivers licence and reliable transport.
• Excavator and bobcat tickets.
• White Card.
• Previous civil site experience.
• Previous final trim experience is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Operate 8T excavators and Bobcats for residential site prep and cut/fill work.
• Cut, trim and level residential blocks to required specifications.
• Spread and level topsoil for landscaping and handover.
• Perform minor final trim on house blocks, batters, accessways and surrounding areas.
• Load, move and distribute soil and materials around the site.

Skills

Civil experience

Safety awareness

Tools

Excavator

Bobcat/Skid steer

White Card

Job description

Job details

• $50/hr + penalties!
• Long term role with ongoing work!
• No lengthy onboarding!

About the Client

Our client is a well-established civil construction and earthmoving contractor delivering a range of infrastructure, land development and earthworks projects. Their services include bulk earthworks, excavation, road construction, site preparation, rehabilitation and plant hire, supported by a fleet of modern machinery and experienced operators.

Shift Structure

Monday to Friday | 6:30am starts 10 hour days

What You Will Be Doing

In this role you will be working on a civil residential house block project. Your main duties will include:

• Operating 8T excavators and Bobcats to undertake residential house block cut-and-fill operations and site preparation
• Cutting, trimming and levelling residential house blocks to required levels and specifications
• Spreading, placing and levelling topsoil across residential lots in preparation for landscaping and final handover
• Performing minor final trim works to house blocks, batters, accessways and surrounding areas.
• Loading, moving and distributing soil, topsoil and other materials around the site.

What we need from you:

• Drivers Licence + reliable transport
• Excavator and bobcat (or skid steer) tickets
• White Card
• Prevous experience operating the above machines
• Previous civil experience
• Previous final trim experience is highly desirable

What's In It For You?

• Job stability!
• ASAP start onsite with a great team and company!
• Temp to perm opportunity!

Reference Number: BSINDJ2026145132

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.