Excavator Operator

seek.com.au; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Meal allowance

Weekly pay

Probation-to-full-time

Job summary

Our client is an established civil and electrical infrastructure contractor delivering projects across utilities and infrastructure sectors. They seek an experienced excavator operator to join an on-site crew, operating 10t excavators on urban and subdivision sites and assisting with trenching and backfill works.

Casual role with the view to full-time after a 3‑month probation period, weekly pay, and a daily travel and meal allowance.

Qualifications

• Experience operating 10t excavators on civil sites performing trenching and backfill works.
• White Card and RII Excavator ticket required; strong H&S understanding.
• Experience in Utilities/Electrical/Energex is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Operate 10t excavators on urban and subdivision civil sites.
• Support civil electrical infrastructure and Energex works within an established crew.
• Uphold site safety standards and assist with on-ground tasks as needed.

Skills

Excavator operation

Trenching & backfill

Safety awareness

Tools

RII Excavator ticket

White Card

Job description

Our client is an established provider of civil and electrical infrastructure services, delivering complex projects across the utilities and infrastructure sectors. With a strong pipeline of work, they specialise in the delivery of civil construction packages supporting electrical infrastructure, including underground services, conduit and pit installations, trenching, excavation and associated works.

About the role:

• Operate 10t excavators on urban & commercial civil sites - subdivisions
• Work in an established crew delivering civil electrical infrastructure & energex works
• A daily travel & meal allowance
• Min. 8 hours or more per day - although casual this is weather dependent
• Weekly pay
• Opportunity to earn a full time contract after a 3 month casual probationary period
• Full-time position available for the right candidates

What you'll need:

• Experience in excavators performing trenching & backfill works
• Eager attitude to help out on the ground when required
• White Card
• RII Excavator ticket
• Strong understanding of workplace H&S
• Experience in Utilities / Electrical / Energex is HIGHLY REGARDED!!
• Knowledge around general civil construction environments

Why work with us?

• Complete backing and support through out your journey
• Consultants that come directly from the trade - we know your aches and pains!
• A strong network with multiple opportunities for the right people
• We pay well!