Excavator Operator – Grabs Expert, OT & Bonuses

Workhorse Staffing

Sydney

On-site

AUD 42,000 - 60,000

Full time

2 days ago
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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

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

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