Excavator & Combo Operator – Civil/Rural Site (Casual)

KAT Earthmoving; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Weekly wages

Career development

Well maintained fleet

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

KAT Earthmoving in Rockhampton, Queensland is looking for an experienced Excavator / Combo Operator on a casual basis. You will operate excavators and skid steers on site and support general earthworks.

This role requires White Card and machine tickets, HR/HC license, physical fitness, and a proactive safety mindset. You will work in a fast-paced team, with weekly pay and opportunities for training.

Qualifications

• Experience operating civil & rural environments
• Final trim operation of excavators and skid steers
• Ability to load/unload machinery from trucks and trailers
• Construction Induction White Card & Relevant Machinery Tickets
• HR/HC License
• Proven ability to operate a wide range of Excavator and Skid Steer attachments
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safety and proactive risk management
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Current Driver's license and own transport
• Initiative and work independently
• Willingness to work as part of a team and assist with other duties
• Physically fit
• Able to pass random drug and alcohol test

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operating a range of construction equipment
• Undertaking general earthworks, including digging, loading, site preparation tasks and final trim
• Performing routine maintenance and pre-start checks on assigned machinery
• Adhering to health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Maintaining detailed records of work completed and equipment usage

Skills

Excavator operation

Skid steer operation

Site safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

HR/HC License

Drug-free

Physical fitness

Initiative

Education

White Card (Construction Induction)

Tools

Plant attachments

Job description

KAT Earthmoving in Rockhampton, Queensland is looking for an experienced Excavator / Combo Operator on a casual basis. You will operate excavators and skid steers on site and support general earthworks.

This role requires White Card and machine tickets, HR/HC license, physical fitness, and a proactive safety mindset. You will work in a fast-paced team, with weekly pay and opportunities for training.