Excavator Operator - Recycling Plant

Blaze Staffing Solutions; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Blaze Staffing Solutions – West Melbourne VIC is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join a hands-on recycling and resource recovery facility on Day Shift. The role involves operating excavators to sort, load, and process materials in a fast-paced yard.

You will perform pre-start checks, support safe site operations, and collaborate with supervisors and team members. Relevant licences and solid safety focus are essential for ongoing, long-term work.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience operating excavators in recycling, waste, quarry, or construction environments.
• Relevant plant operator tickets/licences
• Strong commitment to safety and site procedures

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators (including grab and magnet attachments)
• Sort, move, and load materials such as concrete, metals, and green waste
• Feed fixed and mobile plant equipment (crushers, shredders, etc.)
• Conduct daily pre-start checks and basic machine maintenance
• Adhere to all workplace health, safety, and environmental procedures
• Work closely with site supervisors and team members

Skills

Excavator operation

Safety compliance

Team player

Overtime weekends

Tools

Plant operator tickets

Job description

Blaze Staffing Solutions – West Melbourne VIC

Our client, a well-established and growing recycling and resource recovery business based in West Melbourne, is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join their busy facility. This opportunity offers an immediate start on Day Shift, with potential for ongoing, long-term employment.

About the Role

This is a hands-on position operating excavators within a fast-paced recycling yard. You will play a key role in sorting, loading, and processing recyclable materials while supporting safe and efficient site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate excavators (including grab and magnet attachments)
• Sort, move, and load materials such as concrete, metals, and green waste
• Feed fixed and mobile plant equipment (crushers, shredders, etc.)
• Conduct daily pre-start checks and basic machine maintenance
• Adhere to all workplace health, safety, and environmental procedures
• Work closely with site supervisors and team members

About You

• Demonstrated experience operating excavators in recycling, waste, quarry, or construction environments
• Relevant plant operator tickets/licences
• Strong commitment to safety and site procedures
• Ability to work in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment
• Reliable, punctual, and a team player
• Flexibility to work overtime or weekends when required

If you’re a skilled excavator operator looking for your next opportunity,