Excavator Operator

MASS Resources; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$50/hour + penalties

Mon–Sat roster

6+ month duration

Long-term project opportunities

Work with civil construction team

Job summary

Mass Resources is seeking experienced Excavator Operators for a long-term civil construction project in Wagga Wagga, NSW. You will operate excavators on civil earthworks, perform trenching and site preparation, and coordinate with the site team to move materials safely.

The role requires excavator tickets or VOCs, a Construction White Card, and full Australian working rights. A Monday–Saturday roster and Defence site access requirements apply, with a competitive hourly rate and penalties.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excavator operating experience on civil construction projects.
• Tickets or VOCs for excavator competency.
• Construction White Card.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Availability for a Monday to Saturday roster.
• Ability to satisfy Defence site access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators on civil construction and earthworks activities.
• Complete excavation, trenching, bulk earthworks and site preparation.
• Load trucks and move materials safely around site.
• Work alongside other mobile plant and ground personnel.
• Complete daily pre-start inspections.
• Maintain safe and productive work practices.

Skills

Excavator operation

Civil construction experience

Safety focused

Education

Construction White Card

Job description

Mass Resources is seeking experienced Excavator Operators for upcoming positions on a long-term civil construction project in Wagga Wagga, NSW.

Excavator Operators - Civil

What's on offer

• $50 per hour + applicable penalties + superannuation

• Monday to Saturday roster, approximately 10 hours per day

• Expected project duration of 6+ months

• Consistent hours and long-term project opportunities

• Work alongside an experienced civil construction team

About the role

• Operate excavators on civil construction and earthworks activities

• Complete excavation, trenching, bulk earthworks and site preparation

• Load trucks and move materials safely around site

• Work alongside other mobile plant and ground personnel

• Complete daily pre-start inspections

• Maintain safe and productive work practices

Essential requirements

• Demonstrated excavator operating experience on civil construction projects

• Relevant excavator competency evidence, tickets or VOCs

• Construction White Card

• Experience working around other mobile plant

• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork

• Full Australian working rights

• Availability for a Monday to Saturday roster

• Ability to satisfy Defence site access and security requirements

Defence site access requirements

• Current Defence Common Access Card (DCAC) highly regarded

• Applicants without a DCAC may be eligible for a 28-day temporary Defence visitor pass while their DCAC application is being processed

• Temporary passes are subject to Defence approval, site authorisation and applicable access conditions

• Applicants must be willing to complete the DCAC application process, Damstra onboarding and all required site inductions

• Ability to provide identification and supporting compliance documentation