Excavator Operator (Pipe Crew)

Shadforths Civil Contractors; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily travel allowances

Overtime rates

Developmental training

Opportunity for ongoing employment

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Shadforths Civil Contractors on the Sunshine Coast seeks experienced excavator operators to join pipe crews delivering large subdivision projects. Operate modern 30t Komatsu PC300-8 machines with Trimble GPS to install stormwater, sewer and water mains infrastructure.

We value team players who follow safety standards, have GPS experience, and are comfortable working around services on 20t+ equipment. Roles are casual with potential for ongoing employment across sites.

Qualifications

• Experience operating 20t+ excavators and lifting operations.
• Shoring box work and deep excavations.
• GPS experience (Trimble) highly regarded.
• Safety-conscious team player following site directions.

Responsibilities

• Operate 20t+ excavators across subdivision sites.
• Assist with installing stormwater, sewer, and water mains infrastructure.
• Maintain safety standards and communicate with pipe crews.
• Travel to Sunshine Coast sites as required.

Skills

20t+ machines

Lifting operations

Shoring box work

Deep excavations

GPS Trimble

Team player

Tools

Komatsu PC300-8

Job description

Shadforths Civil Contractors – Sunshine Coast QLD

Casual/Temporary

3d ago , from Shadforths Civil Contractors

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

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