Final Trim/GPS Excavator & Multiskilled Operators

Black Cat Civil; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Weekly pay

Local 5:2 Rosters

FIFO 2:1 Rosters

Job summary

Black Cat Civil is hiring Final Trim/GPS excavator operators for local Sunshine Coast roles with a Monday-Friday roster and FIFO options for multiskilled operators ex Brisbane/Darwin/Cairns. The company highlights a strong project portfolio across QLD and the NT, a commitment to safety, and long‑term career growth.

Ideal candidates have Final Trim Excavator experience, HR licenses or above, and Trimble GPS familiarity.

Qualifications

• Final Trim Excavator experience
• Previous experience on infrastructure projects including roads, highways, mining, and quarries.
• Current tickets and licenses (RII qualification).

Responsibilities

• Operate Final Trim/GPS excavators on Sunshine Coast projects.
• Support multiskilled operations as needed and adapt to varying site requirements.

Skills

Final Trim Excavator experience

Education

RII qualification

Tools

Trimble GPS

Dozers

Moxy's

Graders

Rollers

Loaders

Job description

Final Trim/GPS Excavator & Multiskilled Operators

Black Cat Civil is a fast-growing, Australian Indigenous-owned civil contractor specialising in the delivery of remote and regional infrastructure projects throughout Queensland and the Northern Territory.

Celebrating 20 years of excellence, Black Cat Civil has evolved into one of Australia’s leading civil construction partners - now home to over 300 skilled employees, a fleet of more than 700 pieces of plant and equipment, and a proud record of delivering 1,800+ projects across Queensland, the Northern Territory, and beyond. Our growth reflects our commitment to quality, reliability, and getting the job done right every time.

The Opportunities

Black Cat Civil have several opportunities for experienced final trim/GPS excavator operators to join our teams locally on the Sunshine Coast, and for the right applicants there are also several FIFO opportunities for multiskilled operators.

For Final Trim/GPS competent Excavator Operators, there are local roles based on the Sunshine Coast, on a Monday-Friday roster.

For Multiskilled Operators, there are FIFO roles ex Brisbane/Darwin/Cairns on a 2 week on, 1 week off roster.

Desired skills & experience

These opportunities are ideal for experienced, reliable operators keen for long-term work for a growing contractor.

Final Trim Excavator experience

Previous experience working on infrastructure projects including roads and highways, mining, and quarries.

HR Licence or above highly regarded.

Trimble GPS experience highly regarded.

Experience on Dozers, Moxy's, Graders, Rollers, Loaders highly regarded.

Current tickets and licenses (RII qualification).

What we can offer:

Competitive hourly rate

Weekly pay

Local 5:2 Rosters OR FIFO 2:1 Rosters

In 2025, 65% of our people advanced their skills through internal training and upskilling programs, reinforcing our commitment to long term career development and growing our team from within.

Our Culture

Black Cat Civil is a tight knit team, led by our 2 owners Jai and Brendan. Our business rewards performance and loyalty with opportunities to grow your career with the business.