Excavator Operator – Auger Drilling / Retaining Walls

HXC Contracting Co Pty Ltd; Ripley; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great social benefits

Fishing charters

Expense paid lunches

Job summary

HXC Contracting Co Pty Ltd in South East Queensland is seeking an experienced driller for civil and commercial concrete sleeper retaining-wall projects. You will operate Kobelco excavators with Auger Torque equipment in a dedicated drilling role, drilling piers and following set-out to exact tolerances.

The role is casual, Monday–Friday with early starts, around 45 hours per week, and pay is based on experience plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Excavator ticket or recognised statement of attainment is required.
• Proven excavator operating competency and hydraulic auger drilling experience.
• Clear communication and safe work practices on site.
• Construction White Card and a valid driver licence with reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Drill piers to the specified position, diameter, depth and vertical tolerance.
• Follow supplied set-out and raise discrepancies before drilling.
• Adjust drilling technique to suit soil, fill and rock conditions.
• Manage spoil and site access to keep the crew moving.
• Complete pre-starts, basic drilling records and report faults.

Skills

Excavator operation

Auger drilling

Communication

Education

Construction White Card

Tools

Kobelco excavators

Auger Torque equipment

Job description

incl Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim, Ipswich, Logan, Beaudesert

(opportunities also exist for Northside operators - enquire within)

Casual | Monday–Friday

Hourly rate based on experience and demonstrated capability, plus super and applicable entitlements.

HXC Contracting Co is looking for an experienced driller for our civil and commercial concrete sleeper retaining-wall projects across South East Queensland.

You know drilling is more than making a hole. Accurate positioning, depth and vertical control set the posting crew up for a productive day.

If you have drilled piers, foundations, piling or fence footings, your experience could fit. You do not need to have built retaining walls—we can teach you the wall‑specific requirements. You bring the drilling experience, machine control and judgement.

THE ROLE

You will operate Kobelco excavators with Auger Torque equipment in a dedicated drilling role.

Your work will include:

• Drilling piers to the specified position, diameter, depth and vertical tolerance.
• Following supplied set‑out and raising discrepancies before drilling.
• Adjusting drilling technique to suit soil, fill and rock conditions.
• Managing spoil and access so the posting crew can follow efficiently.
• Working within service‑location controls and exclusion zones.
• Completing pre‑starts, greasing, basic drilling records and early fault reporting.

Must be able to able to keep pace with our posting crew. That means planning your movements and preparing the next hole, while keeping the crew moving retaining accuracy, safety and care for the equipment.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Excavator ticket or recognised statement of attainment—required.
• Proven excavator operating competency and hydraulic auger drilling experience.
• Ability to drill accurately without constant supervision and recognise when conditions require a stop or further direction.
• Construction White Card, current driver licence and reliable transport.
• Clear communication, care for equipment and ability to travel between SEQ project locations.
• Tickets and practical competency will be verified before independent operation of HXC plant.

WHAT HXC OFFERS

• Pay matched to your demonstrated drilling capability, plus super and applicable entitlements.
• Generally Monday‑to‑Friday work with early starts and approximately 45 hours per week, subject to project and weather conditions.
• Purpose‑equipped Kobelco excavators and Auger Torque drilling equipment.
• A defined drilling role within an established wall‑building crew.
• Support with HXC’s construction sequence, drawings and quality requirements.
• Opportunities to take greater responsibility for drilling operations as the business grows.
• Great social benefits and outings for teams who meet KPI's, deadlines etc (eg. fishing charters, expense paid lunches..)

HXC specialises in concrete sleeper retaining walls for subdivisions and commercial developments. We value operators who think ahead, take pride in their work and help the whole crew achieve a quality result.