Excavator Operator (30t Cat) – Regional Projects

Irritek Pty Ltd; Moree; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Irritek Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our team and contribute to irrigation and water infrastructure projects across regional Australia. You will operate a 30-tonne Cat excavator, work with site supervisors, and ensure safe, high-quality execution of excavation works.

Key duties include pre-start checks, maintenance, daily reporting, and collaboration with project teams while travelling to project sites and adapting to site conditions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating excavators and attachments on varied sites.
• Good understanding of maintenance and pre-start checks.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, plans and specifications.
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance with WHS standards.
• Clear communication and reliable team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 30-tonne Cat excavator safely and efficiently.
• Perform daily pre-start checks and routine servicing.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and refuelling requirements.
• Assist with planned maintenance scheduling and reporting.
• Execute excavation works including trenching, pipe laying and final trimming.
• Review project plans with Site Supervisors and adapt to site conditions.
• Complete accurate daily timesheets and WHS documentation.

Skills

Excavator operation

Equipment maintenance

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Communication

Job description

Irritek Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our team and contribute to irrigation and water infrastructure projects across regional Australia. You will operate a 30-tonne Cat excavator, work with site supervisors, and ensure safe, high-quality execution of excavation works.

Key duties include pre-start checks, maintenance, daily reporting, and collaboration with project teams while travelling to project sites and adapting to site conditions.