Excavator Operator (Pipe Crew)

Shadforth Civil; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave arrangements

Permanent opportunities after casual

Overtime pay with loadings

Daily travel allowance

Paid developmental training

Safety culture and career progression

Job summary

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

We offer local, long term work with overtime and daily travel allowances for eligible site-based staff. There are opportunities for ongoing, permanent employment from casual start.

Qualifications

• Experience with 20t+ excavators and lifting operations.
• Shoring box work and deep excavations experience.
• Team player who follows site directions and safety standards.
• Confident working around services and small crews.
• GPS experience (Trimble) highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators as part of the Pipe Crews on subdivision projects.
• Install stormwater, sewer and water mains infrastructure.
• Work on Sunshine Coast projects with a supportive team.
• Utilise 30t Komatsu PC300-8 machines with Trimble GPS.
• Adhere to safety protocols and site directions.

Skills

20t+ machines

Lifting operations

Shoring box work

Deep excavations

GPS Trimble

Team player

Safety standards

Tools

Trimble GPS

Komatsu PC300-8

Job description

• Leading Civil Contractor offering job security and Long term roles
• Local, long term work on the Sunshine Coast
• 50+ hour weeks, Daily overtime, RDO's and Daily travel allowance

Shadforth is seeking experienced Excavator Operators to join our Pipe Crews delivering large-scale subdivision projects across the Sunshine 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:

Side Excavator Operators

• Experience on 20t+ machines and lifting operations
• Skilled with shoring box work and deep excavations
• Team player who follows site directions and safety standards
• Confident working around services and small crews
• GPS experience (Trimble) highly regarded

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.