Excavator Operator (Pipe Crew)

Shadforth; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual

Casual to permanent opportunities

Overtime pay

Travel allowances

Skill rewards

Safety-first culture

Job summary

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 with 20t+ machine experience, shoring box work and deep excavations, and a team player who follows safety standards. GPS experience is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Experience operating 20t+ excavators with lifting capability.
• Shoring box work and deep excavation experience required.
• Safety-focused and able to follow site directions with small crews.
• GPS experience (Trimble) highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Operate 30t Komatsu PC300-8 on Shadforth Pipe Crews across subdivision projects.
• Install stormwater, sewer and water mains infrastructure.
• Work safely around services and with a small crew on site.
• Collaborate with team to meet project timelines on the Sunshine Coast.

Skills

20t+ machine experience

Shoring box work

Deep excavations

Safety conscious

Team player

GPS experience

Tools

Trimble GPS

Komatsu PC300-8

Job description

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.

Checkout our website for other career opportunities - www.shadcivil.com.au