excavator operators

D and M Plant Hire; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

D&M Plant Hire is seeking experienced Excavator Operators to join our team for ongoing work across South East Queensland. You will work on a range of civil and construction projects, both independently and as part of a crew.

Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years' civil/construction experience, hold the appropriate tickets/licences, and be reliable with your own transport. We provide a supportive, safety‑focused environment with ongoing training and supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in the civil/construction industry.
• Hold the appropriate tickets/licences.
• Have your own reliable transport.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Able to communicate professionally with supervisors, clients and other workers onsite.

Responsibilities

• Drainage and trenching
• Cutting and trimming batters
• Road boxing and preparation
• General loading and bulk earthworks
• Detailed excavation and final trim work
• Working safely around other plant and personnel
• Reading plans and understanding site requirements

Job description

D&M Plant Hire is looking for experienced Excavator Operators to join our team for ongoing work throughout South East Queensland. You will work on a variety of projects in the civil and construction industries, working independently and as part of a team.

Key responsibilities

• Drainage and trenching
• Cutting and trimming batters
• Road boxing and preparation
• General loading and bulk earthworks
• Detailed excavation and final trim work
• Working safely around other plant and personnel
• Reading plans and understanding site requirements

About you

• Minimum 3 years' experience in the general civil/construction industry
• Confident working independently on a variety of projects
• Have your own reliable transport
• Hold the appropriate tickets/licences
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently
• Take pride in your machine and your work
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Able to communicate professionally with supervisors, clients and other workers onsite

About us

D&M Plant Hire has been operating for over 54 years. We are fully Quality Assured and fully compliant with all government regulations. We treat our staff like family and genuinely try to look after the people who work with us. You will have the backing of our experienced office and support team, well-maintained equipment and ongoing training and support to help you develop your skills. We understand that people have lives outside of work, and wherever possible we try to provide a healthy work-life balance while still delivering the high standard of service our customers expect.

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