Excavator Operator $4000 per fortnight OTE

Workhorse Staffing; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Annual bonuses up to $12,000

Consistent hours

Job summary

Workhorse Staffing has an immediate opening for an experienced Excavator Operator in a high-volume industrial environment in Sydney. You will operate excavators with grabs, sorting and loading materials while maintaining safety and precision in tight spaces.

Daily pre-starts, adherence to site procedures, and strong spatial awareness are essential to succeed in this fast-paced role. This position offers attractive pay: $37/hr plus overtime and performance bonuses up to $12,000 per year, with

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating excavators.
• Experience operating static and/or rotating grabs is essential.
• Excavator Statement of Attainment / competency.
• Previous recycling or demolition experience highly regarded.
• Strong machine control and spatial awareness.
• Confidence operating in tight and restricted areas.

Responsibilities

• Operating excavators within a busy industrial environment.
• Operating static and rotating grabs.
• Sorting, moving and loading materials efficiently.
• Manoeuvring equipment safely around structures, supports and restricted areas.
• Working accurately within tight operating areas.
• Maintaining strong awareness of surrounding plant, vehicles and personnel.
• Completing daily pre-starts and equipment checks.
• Following site traffic management, exclusion zones and WHS procedures.
• Maintaining safe and controlled machine operation in a high-volume environment.

Skills

Excavator operation

Grab operation

Spatial awareness

Safety compliance

Front End Loader ticket

Tools

Front End Loader ticket

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join a busy, fast-paced industrial operation. This is a great opportunity for a technically strong operator who enjoys big hours, challenging operating conditions and consistent work.

You'll be working within a high-volume environment where precision, strong spatial awareness and confidence operating excavators with grabs are essential.

Excavator Operator | + OT + Bonuses

What's on Offer

• $37/hr + overtime and penalty rates
• Up to $12,000 in annual bonuses available
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm
• Every second Saturday, 7:00am to 1:00pm
• Consistent hours with excellent earning potential
• Long-term, stable opportunity
• Plenty of overtime available
• Fast-paced role where your operating skills will genuinely be utilised
• Supportive team and established operation

The Role

• Operating excavators within a busy industrial environment
• Operating static and rotating grabs
• Sorting, moving and loading materials efficiently
• Manoeuvring equipment safely around structures, supports and restricted areas
• Working accurately within tight operating areas
• Maintaining strong awareness of surrounding plant, vehicles and personnel
• Completing daily pre-starts and equipment checks
• Following site traffic management, exclusion zones and WHS procedures
• Maintaining safe and controlled machine operation in a high-volume environment

About You

• Proven experience operating excavators
• Experience operating static and/or rotating grabs is essential
• Excavator Statement of Attainment / competency
• Previous recycling or demolition experience highly regarded
• Strong machine control and spatial awareness
• Confidence operating in tight and restricted areas
• Ability to remain calm and precise in a busy environment
• Strong understanding of plant and site safety
• Front End Loader ticket/competency highly regarded
• Full Australian work rights