Excavator Operator – New Home Builds (Geelong)

Barossa Plumbing; Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A plumbing and drainage company is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator for residential new-builds in Geelong. The role requires driving a HR truck, loading excavators, and handling sewer, stormwater, and water service installations. Ideal candidates will have an HR licence, excavator ticket, and strong knowledge of drainage systems. This is a full-time role with an immediate start and great pay for the right experience.

Benefits

Great pay for the right experience

Supportive plumbing and drainage team

Consistent workflow

Qualifications

• HR licence required.
• Excavator ticket is mandatory.
• BPC registration (formerly VBA registration) is essential.
• Must have experience in residential drainage.

Responsibilities

• Drive HR beavertail truck to and from site.
• Unload and load the excavator safely.
• Complete full sewer and stormwater installations.
• Install water meters and lead-ins.
• Follow plans and builder requirements.
• Work closely with plumbing team.

Skills

HR licence

Excavator ticket

Proven experience in residential volume-builder drainage

Strong knowledge of sewer and stormwater layouts

Understanding of mains water service installs

Ability to work in a team

Good attitude

Solid work ethic

Job description

Excavator Operator – New Home Builds (Geelong)

We’re chasing an experienced Excavator Operator/HR Truck Driver for residential new-build plumbing and drainage work. This is a hands‑on role for someone who knows their way around sewer, stormwater and water service installs.

Full‑Time | Immediate Start

What the role involves

• Driving a HR beavertail truck to and from site
• Unloading and loading the excavator safely
• Completing full sewer/stormwater installations
• Installing water meters and lead‑ins
• Following plans, levels and builder requirements
• Keeping paperwork and job notes tidy
• Working closely with plumbers, apprentices and supervisors

What you must have

• HR licence
• Excavator ticket
• Proven experience in residential volume‑builder drainage
• Strong knowledge of sewer and stormwater layouts
• Understanding of mains water service installs
• BPC registration (formerly VBA registration) – essential
• Ability to work in a team and keep jobs moving
• A safe approach to trenches, excavation and OH&S
• Good attitude and solid work ethic

Bonus skills (not essential but handy)

• Experience installing gas services
• Knowledge of volume‑builder admin systems
• Ability to identify site issues before they turn into dramas

What’s on offer

• Immediate start
• Full‑time role with consistent workflow
• Great pay for the right experience
• Supportive plumbing and drainage team

If you’ve got the experience, the tickets and the right attitude, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply via email: *****@barossaplumbing.com.au