Excavator Operator

Directbor; Geelong; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid

Weekly pay

Immediate start

Upskilling paid

Career progression

Job summary

DirectBor is a Geelong-based civil and directional drilling contractor delivering underground electrical infrastructure across Greater Geelong and Western Melbourne. We’re after an experienced excavator operator who wants consistent work on well-maintained gear.

Key duties include trench and pit excavation for HV/LV, potholing near live services, operating machines from mini to 30-tonne, backfill and reinstatement to spec. Immediate start for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Current VOC or statement of attainment for excavator operation (RIIMPO320 or equivalent).
• Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Demonstrated experience across multiple machine sizes.
• Sound judgement working near live services.
• HC or HR truck licence (highly regarded).
• VESI or ESI industry induction (highly regarded).
• Non-destructive digging or directional drilling experience (highly regarded).
• Traffic management or confined space tickets (highly regarded).

Responsibilities

• Trench and pit excavation for underground electrical reticulation, HV and LV.
• Potholing and careful excavation around live electrical and other underground services.
• Operating across the fleet, from mini excavators through to 30 tonne machines.
• Backfill, compaction and reinstatement to client specification.
• Daily pre-starts, defect reporting and looking after your machine.
• Floating plant between sites where you hold the licence.

Skills

Machine size experience

Live services awareness

Sound judgement

Fleet operations experience

Education

RIIMPO320 certification

White Card

Job description

DirectBor is a Geelong-based civil and directional drilling contractor delivering underground electrical infrastructure across Greater Geelong and Western Melbourne. We're after an experienced excavator operator who wants consistent work on well-maintained gear.

Key responsibilities

Trench and pit excavation for underground electrical reticulation, HV and LV

Potholing and careful excavation around live electrical and other underground services

Operating across the fleet, from mini excavators through to 30 tonne machines

Backfill, compaction and reinstatement to client specification

Daily pre-starts, defect reporting and looking after your machine

Floating plant between sites where you hold the licence

About you

Current VOC or statement of attainment for excavator operation (RIIMPO320 or equivalent)

Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Demonstrated experience across multiple machine sizes

Sound judgement working near live services

HC or HR truck licence (highly regarded)

VESI or ESI industry induction (highly regarded)

Non-destructive digging (NDD) or directional drilling experience (highly regarded)

Traffic management or confined space tickets (highly regarded)

$40 to $50 per hour depending on tickets and experience, paid weekly

Real overtime. Overtime is offered, not compulsory, and earnings depend on the hours you work

A fleet of more than 100 plant items, maintained properly, with a full-time diesel mechanic

Immediate start for the right operator

Tickets and upskilling paid for, including VESI and additional plant competencies

A path into crew leader and supervisor roles. We promote from within

About us

DirectBor is a Geelong-based civil and directional drilling contractor delivering underground electrical infrastructure across Greater Geelong and Western Melbourne. ISO and OFSC accredited, Geelong Business Excellence Award winner, and a fleet of more than 100 plant items. Most of our work runs through a Master Contractor Agreement with Powercor and CitiPower, so the pipeline doesn't dry up.