Excavator/Loader Operator

Core Talent; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing work for right operators

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Core Talent in Melbourne is seeking experienced Excavator and Loader Operators for ongoing opportunities in quarry and civil subdivision projects. Machines range from 20T to 40T, performing bulk earthworks, material movement, and stockpile management while maintaining safety and daily pre-start checks.

Role includes sewer and drainage works, trenching, and GPS/machine control where needed. Applicants must hold relevant operator tickets, a White Card, and a full clean licence for reliable site

Qualifications

• Tickets as required for excavator and loader operations.
• White card is mandatory.
• Full clean driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators (20T–40T) and loaders across quarry and civil works.
• Move bulk earthworks and stockpile materials.
• Load trucks safely and efficiently.
• Perform daily pre-starts and basic plant checks.
• Assist with trenching and sewer/drainage works where required.

Skills

Excavator ticket

Loader ticket

White card

Full clean driving licence

PPE compliance

Safety focus

Tools

GPS / machine control

Job description

We’re seeking experienced Excavator Operators and Loader Operators for current opportunities across quarry & civil subdivision projects. Machine sizes vary from 20T up to 40T.
The role - Quarry works:

• Bulk earthworks and material movement
• Loading trucks efficiently and safely
• Crushing & Screening
• Stockpiling, pushing up and maintaining stockpile areas
• Daily pre-starts and basic plant checks

Excavator & Loader Operators Needed -

We’re seeking experienced Excavator Operators and Loader Operators for current opportunities across quarry & civil subdivision projects. Machine sizes vary from 20T up to 40T.
The role - Quarry works:

• Bulk earthworks and material movement
• Loading trucks efficiently and safely
• Crushing & Screening
• Stockpiling, pushing up and maintaining stockpile areas
• Daily pre-starts and basic plant checks

Civil subdivisions (varies by site)

• Sewer and drainage works
• Trenching and working to levels
• Operating with GPS / machine control systems (where required)
• Daily pre-starts and basic plant checks

What you’ll need

• Relevant operator tickets (excavator and/or loader)
• White card
• Full clean driving licence
• PPE required (minimum: hi-vis, steel caps, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves)
• Strong safety focus, reliability, and a solid work ethic
• Ability to meet site/role requirements

What you’ll get

• $42–$50 per hour + penalties
• Ongoing work for the right operators
• Support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunity to secure full time employment