Excavator Operator - Drainage

Shadforth; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RDO accrual

Casual to permanent opportunities

Overtime pay

Travel allowances

Skill-based rewards

Safety culture

Job summary

Shadforth is seeking experienced Excavator Operators to join our Pipe Crews on subdivision projects across the Gold Coast. You will install stormwater, sewer and water mains infrastructure using 30t Komatsu PC300-8 machines with Trimble GPS, working with a supportive team.

We offer casual start with genuine opportunities for ongoing, permanent employment, generous leave arrangements via an RDO structure, overtime rates with higher loadings for extended hours and Saturday work, daily travel

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working within Pipe Crews.
• Experience working with shoring boxes and deep excavations.
• Competent in benching trenches to industry standards.
• Confident working safely around services and alongside crews.
• GPS experience - Side operator opportunities available for non-GPS operators.

Skills

Excavator operation

GPS experience

Shoring boxes

Benching trenches

Safety around services

Tools

Trimble GPS

Job description

Shadforth is seeking experienced Excavator Operators to join our Pipe Crews delivering large-scale subdivision projects across the Gold Coast. Work with a supportive team installing stormwater, sewer, and water mains infrastructure, using modern 30t Komatsu PC300-8 machines with Trimble GPS.

We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working within Pipe Crews
• Experience working with shoring boxes and deep excavations
• Competent in benching trenches to industry standards
• Confident working safely around services and alongside crews
• GPS experience -Side operator opportunities available for non-GPS operators

Why join Shaddies:

• Generous leave arrangements,our RDO structure allows casual employees to accrue paid time off.
• Start casual with genuine opportunities for ongoing, permanent employment
• Enhanced earning potentialthrough overtime rates, with increased loadings for extended hours and Saturday work
• Daily travel allowances applyto eligible site-based employees
• Additional skill-based rewardsand paid developmental training
• A culture that promotessafety, growth, wellbeing, and career progressionacross all levels of the business

About Us

Shadforth is one of Queensland’s largest family-owned civil construction companies, delivering essential infrastructure across residential, commercial and industrial developments throughout Southeast Queensland, regional Queensland and northern New South Wales. With a workforce of more than 1,200 employees, the business specialises in subdivision construction and provides end-to-end capability across earthworks, underground services and roadworks.

Shadforth is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Checkout our website for other career opportunities - www.shadcivil.com.au