Excavator Operator: Screw Piling & Foundations (Training)

Piling Victoria Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

Salary review after 3 months

Training provided

Modern equipment

Stable employment

Regional travel

Job summary

Piling Victoria Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our installation team in Melbourne and regional Victoria. You’ll operate a range of machinery to install steel screw piles and carry out excavation and foundation works on diverse projects.

The role is predominantly Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday work. Previous screw piling experience is preferred, but training will be provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Excavator competency/licence with at least 2 years' operating experience.
• Current Construction Industry White Card.
• Heavy Rigid (HR) driver’s licence – manual/synchro.
• Current Working With Children Check.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and engineering drawings.
• Ability to understand site levels and confidently use laser levels.

Responsibilities

• Operating and carrying out basic maintenance on a range of excavators.
• Installing steel screw piles.
• Transporting machinery, piles and equipment to site.
• Reading plans, engineering drawings and site levels.
• Setting out and marking pile locations.
• Digging strip footings and slotted piers.
• Drilling holes and piers.
• General excavation and site preparation.
• Cutting steel screw piles using grinders and oxy/acetylene equipment.
• Completing piling installation records and site documentation.
• Directing and assisting junior crew members.
• Taking responsibility for the quality and completion of your work.

Skills

Excavator operation

Plan reading

Laser level use

Safety minded

Team player

Education

White Card (Construction)

Tools

Excavator competency/licence

HR driver’s licence (manual)

Job description

Piling Victoria Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our installation team in Melbourne and regional Victoria. You’ll operate a range of machinery to install steel screw piles and carry out excavation and foundation works on diverse projects.

The role is predominantly Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday work. Previous screw piling experience is preferred, but training will be provided for the right candidate.