Excavator Operator

Illawarra Mercury; Coniston; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional construction firm based in South Coast NSW is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join their team. The role involves detailed excavations around live services and requires a strong focus on safety. The ideal candidate will hold a WorkCover White card, have experience in civil operations, and the ability to work well within a team. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous civil experience is preferred.
• Must be willing to work some overtime when required.
• Level 1 ASP experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain company owned plant.
• Read and understand DBYD.
• Assist the civil crew when not operating plant.

Skills

Experience excavating in and around live services

Positive attitude toward safety

Attention to detail

Ability to interact with clients

Team player

Education

WorkCover White card

MR Truck licence or above

Tools

Vehicle loading crane operator’s licence

Job description

Due to continued growth, our company is looking to engage the services of an Excavator Operator experienced in detailed excavations around live services, to work out of its South Coast NSW branch located in the Illawarra.

About The Role

The ideal candidate/s would have good knowledge of the South Coast NSW area, possess a customer focus attitude and a good driving record.

The Responsibilities Of This Role Would Include

• Read and understand DBYD
• Operate and maintain company owned plant
• Work as part of a team assisting the civil crew when not operating plant

About Us

Our Company recognises that our main asset is our people and therefore invests heavily in the development and retention of employees.

The development of employees has allowed us to provide career planning, opportunities and promotion from within the organisation resulting in a skilled, high performing, cohesive and loyal team culture and stable workforce industrial relations.

This culture is encouraged through our day-to-day activities and leadership style and underpins this by rewarding our employees with competitive rates and rewards platform tailored to our people.

Essential

• Experience excavating in and around live services
• WorkCover White card
• Ability to work some overtime (when required)

Desirable

• MR Truck licence or above
• Level 1 ASP experience / Authorisation

About You

The ideal candidate would present with the following attributes:

• Previous civil experience.
• have a positive attitude toward safety and be a forward thinker
• Pay attention to detail & take pride in their work
• Have the ability to interact with clients and the general public
• be a team player willing to assist with everything required to complete a task
• Vehicle loading crane operator’s licence
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage your day-to-day activities
• Services NSW printout of your driving history
• Two contactable references

We offer a competitive salary based on experience with great EBA conditions, a positive working & safety culture with excellent opportunity for growth, and South Coast NSW based work.

If you are interested in taking on this exciting role, then we would like to hear from you! APPLY NOW. No recruitment agencies please.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.