Excavator Operator 5-25T | Gold Coast Area |

Fusion People Sydney; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates + overtime

Long-term, ongoing work

Gold Coast civil projects

Job summary

Fusion People are seeking experienced Excavator Operators for civil projects across the Gold Coast. You will operate 5–25T excavators, trench for civil infrastructure and underground services, and perform detailed excavation and drainage works with careful coordination around ground crews.

Ideal candidates have proven 5–25T experience, strong trenching skills, civil/infrastructure background, and hold an Excavator ticket / VOC-RII / White Card.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating 5–25T excavators.
• Strong trenching experience essential.
• Civil construction and/or infrastructure experience.
• Confident around underground services.
• Safe and accurate coordination with ground crews.

Responsibilities

• Operate 5–25T excavators on civil sites.
• Trench for infrastructure and services installations.
• Perform detailed excavation and drainage works.
• Work safely around existing services and crews.
• Contribute to site preparation and earthworks.

Skills

5–25T excavator experience

Trenching experience

Civil/infrastructure experience

Safety awareness around utilities

Own transport & availability

Education

Excavator ticket / VOC-RII / White Card

Job description

Excavator Operator 5-25T | Gold Coast Area |

Fusion People are looking for experienced Excavator Operators to join a leading civil contractor on projects across the Gold Coast.

This role requires skilled operators with 5–25 tonne excavator experience, confident completing trenching, detailed excavation and general civil earthworks safely and accurately.

THE ROLE

• Operating 5–25T Excavators
• Trenching for civil infrastructure and underground services
• Detailed excavation and drainage works
• Working accurately around existing services and ground crews
• Completing general civil earthworks and site preparation
• Long-term opportunity for the right operators

WHAT YOU NEED

• Proven experience operating 5–25T Excavators
• Strong trenching experience essential
• Civil construction and/or infrastructure experience
• Confident working around underground services
• Ability to work safely and accurately alongside ground crews
• Excavator ticket / VOC-RII / White Card
• Own reliable transport
• Available for an immediate start

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Immediate start
• Long-term, ongoing work
• Civil construction projects across the Gold Coast
• Competitive hourly rates + overtime
• Opportunity to work with established civil contractors
• Strong pipeline of ongoing civil projects

Additional information

• Excavator Operator 5-25T | Gold Coast Area |
• Ongoing into Full Time opportunity
• Large Civil Project + Leading Contractor