Excavator Operator: Landscape & Civil — Growth & Safety

Solutions+

Caloundra

On-site

AUD 39,000 - 55,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Diverse projects

Safety-first culture

Development program

Competitive pay

Career pathways

Team environment

Job summary

Solutions+ is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our civil and landscape projects in Queensland. You will operate 1.5T–20T excavators, read plans, perform pre-starts, and work safely around services to help bring designs to life.

You’ll be part of a team-focused, safety-first culture with opportunities for development through our People+ program and long-term career pathways. HR/MR licences and extra plant tickets are advantageous.

Qualifications

Proven experience operating excavators on landscape, civil, or infrastructure projects.
Relevant plant operating tickets and White Card.
A strong understanding of excavation techniques, levels, and safe work practices.
Ability to work to plan and follow supervisor instructions.
Good communication skills and a team-first attitude.
Physically fit and happy to assist on-ground when needed.
HR/MR licence and additional plant tickets (advantageous).

Responsibilities

Operating excavators (1.5T–20T) to complete detailed excavation, site cuts, trenching, and material movement.
Reading and working from plans, levels, and set-outs.
Conducting daily pre-starts and ensuring machinery is maintained in safe working order.
Working collaboratively with supervisors and ground crew to meet project milestones.
Safely working around services, structures, and other site elements.
Assisting with general site tasks when not on the machine.
Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.