Final Trim Excavator Operator

Curtis Coast Excavators; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Curtis Coast Excavators is seeking an experienced Final Trim Excavator Operator to join our Gladstone team on a full-time basis. You will operate excavator machinery to finish sites with precision, focusing on final trimming, grading and landscaping to meet project specs.

With 5+ years of on-site experience and formal qualifications in plant operations or civil construction, you will work safely, coordinate with project managers and trades, and help uphold high quality finishes across multiple

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Final Trim Excavator Operator on construction sites.
• Formal qualifications in plant operations, civil construction or related discipline.
• Strong spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Skilfully operate excavator machinery to perform final trimming and finishing work on construction sites.
• Carry out precise grading, levelling and landscaping tasks to exacting standards.
• Coordinate with project managers and other tradespeople to complete tasks on time and to specification.
• Conduct routine maintenance and safety checks on assigned equipment.
• Adhere to all health, safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Final Trim Excavator Operator

Excavator operation

Grading & finishing

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Formal qualifications in plant operations

Civil construction

Job description

Curtis Coast Excavators' is seeking an experienced Final Trim Excavator Operator to join our team in Gladstone, QLD on a full-time basis. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for operating various machinery to complete the final stages of construction projects, ensuring high-quality finishes and attention to detail.

What you'll be doing

Skilfully operate excavator machinery to perform final trimming and finishing work on construction sites

Carry out precise grading, levelling and landscaping tasks to exacting standards

Coordinate with project managers and other tradespeople to complete tasks on time and to specification

Conduct routine maintenance and safety checks on assigned equipment

Adhere to all relevant health, safety and environmental regulations

What we're looking for

Minimum 5 years' experience as a Final Trim Excavator Operator in the construction industry

Formal qualifications in plant operations, civil construction or a related discipline

Excellent spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination and attention to detail

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to overcome challenges on site

A commitment to workplace safety and a demonstrable safety-first mindset

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

What we offer

At Curtis Coast Excavators', we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and collaborative work environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.