Experienced Backhoe Operator

BTR Excavations Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive pay rates

Weekly phone and meal allowances

Full-time position

Job summary

BTR Excavations Pty Ltd in Adelaide North is seeking an experienced full-time Backhoe Operator to join our civil construction team. You will operate a JCB 3CX Backhoe for water and sewer connections across the Adelaide Metro area, working with our connections crew on detailed site plans.

The ideal candidate has several years of civil construction experience, a Backhoe ticket, White Card and a valid MR licence, and can work as part of a motivated team with a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a Backhoe in civil construction with digging, grading and trenching.
• Experience digging around live underground assets.
• Backhoe ticket and White Card (Construction Industry Card) required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a JCB 3CX Backhoe for water and sewer connections in the Adelaide Metro area.
• Work with connections teams and follow detailed located plans.
• Start and finish in Waterloo Corner, with potential overtime including Saturdays or nights.

Job description

BTR Excavations is a well-established Civil Construction company in Adelaide North, with 30 years in the Civil Construction industry. Due to an increased volume of work – we are seeking an experienced full-time Backhoe Operator to join our team.

This role is for a full time permanent position and is now available to the right person utilising one of our JCB 3CX Backhoes for works with our connections teams for new water and sewer connections in the Adelaide Metro area.

Candidates will have experience as a senior operator in the civil construction industry with experience in water and sewer connections along with excavating around known and located asset. Working with detailed located plans, you will ideally have several years experience in this field.

You must also have a high attention to detail and be able to work in a team environment. Your ability to work with minimal supervision within a team environment, display a positive & self-motivated attitude and be able to demonstrate sound problem solving skills will have you well suited to this position.

Start and finish in Waterloo Corner daily, so ideally you will be living in the Northern Area for your convenience. The position is Monday – Friday with flexibility for Saturday works and night works dependent upon specialist site requirements.

• Experiencein Civil Construction and operating a Backhoe, digging, grading and trenching
• Experience digging around live underground assets
• Backhoe ticket
• Have a Construction Industry Card (White Card)
• Valid MR license required
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and regulations
• Ability to work overtime, weekends or nights when required
• Job security - reputable long-standing organisation
• Full-time position
• Attractive pay rates
• Weekly phone and meal allowances

PLEASE NOTE: Due to a high volume of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.