Experienced Civil Construction Excavator Operator

Wellam Constructions; Geelong; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellam Constructions in Geelong is seeking an Experienced Civil Construction Excavator Operator to efficiently conduct excavation and earthmoving tasks for our local civil contracting projects.

You will perform daily machine inspections, select and attach buckets and augers, and execute trenching and earthworks in line with plans and OH&S requirements. A strong focus on safety and local standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a certificate of competence by a Registered Training Organisation.
• Construction Induction (White) card.
• Valid Driver Licence.
• Strong attention to detail.
• 3+ years of experience operating an excavator in the civil construction industry.
• Ability to apply knowledge of OH&S requirements to maintain a safe working environment.
• Knowledge of local council sub-divisional standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of local authorities including Power, Communications, Water and Gas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections before operating machine to identify and report maintenance or repairs required.
• Select, fit, and remove attachments such as buckets, augers, rock-breaker attachments, and slings.
• Excavation of earthworks including cut and fill operations, soil compaction and landscaping works.
• Trenching in the construction of gravity and pressure pipelines in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Comply with company policies including Safe Work Method Statements, OH&S Policy, and Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Skills

Excavator operation

OH&S compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate of competence (RTO)

Tools

Buckets

Augers

Rock-breaker

Slings

Job description

Experienced Civil Construction Excavator Operator

Looking for an Experienced Excavator Operator to efficiently and effectively conduct excavation and earthmoving operations for a local civil engineering and earthmoving contractor based in Geelong.

Key responsibilities

Conduct daily inspections before operating machine to identify and report any maintenance or repairs required

Select, fit, and remove attachments such as buckets, augers, rock-breaker attachments, and slings

Excavation of earthworks inclusive of cut and fill operations, soil compaction and landscaping works

Trenching in the construction of gravity and pressure pipelines in accordance with plans and specifications

Comply with company policies including Safe Work Method Statements, OH&S Policy, and Drug and Alcohol Policy

About you

Hold a certificate of competence by a Registered Training Organisation

Construction Induction (White) card

Valid Driver Licence

Strong attention to detail

3+ years of experience operating an excavator in the civil construction industry

Ability to apply knowledge of OH&S requirements to maintain a safe working environment for all employees

Knowledge and experience of local council sub-divisional standards and procedures

Knowledge and experience of local authorities including Power, Communications, Water and Gas