Excavator Operator – Civil & Land Development (Townsville)

Talent Source Recruitment Solutions; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Bonus potential

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Townsville-based, home every night

Job summary

Talent Source Recruitment Solutions in Townsville, QLD, is seeking an Excavator Operator – Civil & Land Development. This permanent full-time role offers stability, a local roster, and the chance to contribute to land development, industrial and road projects across the region.

You'll operate excavators on bulk earthworks, install stormwater and services, and work to plans with GPS guidance. Applicants with a relevant excavator ticket, White Card, and civil/site experience will be preferred;

Qualifications

• Excavator ticket or verified competency on 5–30 tonne machines.
• Current White Card.
• Civil or subdivision site experience, ideally alongside pipe crews.
• GPS machine guidance experience is an advantage.
• MR or HR licence is an advantage, not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators on bulk earthworks, trenching and drainage.
• Install stormwater, sewer and water services on new subdivisions.
• Work to plans, survey set-out and GPS machine guidance.
• Complete daily pre-starts and basic machine maintenance.
• Support upcoming road works: formation, drainage and kerb preparation.

Skills

Excavator ticket

GPS guidance

White Card

Civil site experience

MR/HR licence

Job description

Talent Source Recruitment Solutions in Townsville, QLD, is seeking an Excavator Operator – Civil & Land Development. This permanent full-time role offers stability, a local roster, and the chance to contribute to land development, industrial and road projects across the region.

You'll operate excavators on bulk earthworks, install stormwater and services, and work to plans with GPS guidance. Applicants with a relevant excavator ticket, White Card, and civil/site experience will be preferred;