Excavator Operator Level 1 – HV/LV Utilities (Steady Work)

Smalls Power Poles and Linework; Sydney; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate plus daily OT

Steady, long-term work with a stable项目

Well-maintained machines and gear

Safety-first crew culture

Training and additional tickets

Job summary

Smalls Power Poles & Linework in Vineyard, NSW, seeks an Experienced Excavator Operator – Level 1 Electrical Network Construction. You will operate excavators and plant on electrical network projects, trench for HV and LV underground reticulation and street lighting, and prepare sites to network standards.

The role requires 3–5 years' excavator experience, appropriate tickets (excavator ticket, White Card), BYDA familiarity, a valid MR or HR licence, and a collaborative safety-first attitude.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years excavator operating experience in civil, utilities or electrical network work.
• Excavator ticket, Statement of Attainment or VOC.
• General Construction Induction (White Card).
• Experience digging around live underground services, and BYDA plans.
• Current MR or HR driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Trench for HV and LV underground reticulation and street lighting
• Install conduits, pits, pillars and cable bedding to network standards
• Excavate and prepare footings and pads for padmount and kiosk substations
• Pothole and expose existing underground services, working near live assets
• Backfill, compact and reinstate to network and council requirements
• Load and float machines between sites

Skills

Excavator operation

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Live-utility awareness

Education

General Construction Induction (White Card)

Excavator ticket / VOC

Job description

Smalls Power Poles & Linework in Vineyard, NSW, seeks an Experienced Excavator Operator – Level 1 Electrical Network Construction. You will operate excavators and plant on electrical network projects, trench for HV and LV underground reticulation and street lighting, and prepare sites to network standards.

The role requires 3–5 years' excavator experience, appropriate tickets (excavator ticket, White Card), BYDA familiarity, a valid MR or HR licence, and a collaborative safety-first attitude.