Excavator Operator

Adelaide Croatia Raiders; Geelong; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Ongoing Geelong work

Competitive hourly rate up to $50

Travel & Meals + Super + Penalties

Job summary

Adelaide Croatia Raiders seeks an experienced civil operator for ongoing sewer and earthworks in Geelong. You will operate excavators and related plant on subdivision projects, ensuring safe work around underground services and precise trenching to spec.

Ideal candidates have sewer/subdivision experience, strong communication, and a Construction White Card, with an immediate start available for ongoing work in Geelong.

Qualifications

• Proven civil operating experience on sewer, drainage or subdivision works.
• Ability to work safely around underground services and communicate with crews.
• Immediate start availability and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and civil plant on sewer and subdivision tasks.
• Excavate trenches and assist with sewer pipe installation.
• Support bedding, backfilling and compaction works.
• Coordinate with pipelayers and ground crews to achieve grades.

Skills

Civil plant operation

Trench excavation

Site safety awareness

Clear communication

Education

Construction White Card

Tools

Excavator tickets

Job description

• Up to $50.00 per hour + Travel + Meals + Super + Penalties
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Immediate start – ongoing work
• Geelong VIC

Fetch are partnering with a sewer contractor delivering works on a subdivision project in Geelong. We’re looking for reliable, experienced civil operators who can join the crew immediately and support ongoing sewer installation and associated earthworks.

What you’ll be doing

• Operating excavators and other civil plant across sewer and subdivision works
• Excavating trenches and assisting with sewer pipe installation
• Working safely around existing underground services
• Placing bedding material, backfilling and supporting compaction works
• Working closely with pipelayers and ground crews to achieve required levels and grades
• General earthworks and site support as required

Must have:

• Proven civil operating experience, ideally on sewer, drainage or subdivision projects
• Confidence with trench excavation and working around underground services
• Ability to work safely and communicate clearly with ground crews
• Reliable attendance and availability for an immediate start
• Relevant plant tickets/competencies and a Construction White Card
• Ability to pass onsite breath testing and drug and alcohol testing when required

Ideal candidate (not essential):

• Previous sewer reticulation or subdivision experience
• Experience working with trench shields or shoring systems
• Ability to work to laser levels and specified grades
• Experience supporting pipelaying crews

What’s on offer

• Ongoing work in Geelong
• Immediate start available
• Up to $50.00 per hour + Travel + Meals + Super + Penalties
• Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right operator

For more information, contact Leo on 0420 958 825.