GPS Excavator Operator

Siteforce Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Ongoing civil projects

Job summary

Aussie Plant Hire is seeking an experienced GPS Excavator Operator to join our team for ongoing civil construction projects across Brisbane and surrounding areas. You will operate excavators up to 34 tonnes with GPS machine control on diverse sites.

We value a reliable, safety-conscious team member with a positive can-do attitude who can follow instructions and contribute to a productive site team. Long-term opportunities available across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating excavators up to 35T.
• GPS machine control experience with listed systems (Trimble/Topcon/Leica/MOBA/Novatron/Unicontrol).
• Experience in drainage, bulk earthworks and final trim.
• Current White Card and relevant tickets/licences.
• Reliable, adaptable and safety-conscious.
• Positive can-do attitude and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators up to 35T with GPS machine control.
• Carry out bulk earthworks, excavation and final trim.
• Assist with drainage, trenching and pipework.
• Work safely around underground services.
• Support civil construction crews across different projects.
• Follow site instructions and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

GPS machine control

Excavator operation 35T

Drainage

Bulk earthworks

Final trim

Safety-conscious

Can-do attitude

Education

White Card and tickets/licences

Job description

Location: Various sites across Brisbane and surrounding areas
Rate: $50 per hour
Travel Allowance: $22.45, with $50 travel for distances over 60km
Work: Ongoing opportunities with potential for long-term work

GPS Excavator Operator – Up to 35T

Location: Various sites across Brisbane and surrounding areas
Rate: $50 per hour
Travel Allowance: $22.45, with $50 travel for distances over 60km
Work: Ongoing opportunities with potential for long-term work

About the Role

Aussie Plant Hire is looking for an experienced GPS Excavator Operator to join its team for ongoing civil construction projects across Brisbane and surrounding areas.

The role will involve operating excavators up to 34 tonnes across a variety of civil works, including drainage, working around underground services, bulk earthworks and final trim.

We are looking for an adaptable all-rounder with a positive can-do attitude who can follow instructions, work independently and contribute to a productive site team.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate excavators up to 35T with GPS machine control.

• Carry out bulk earthworks, excavation and final trim.

• Assist with drainage, trenching and pipework.

• Work safely around underground services.

• Support civil construction crews across different projects.

• Follow site instructions and maintain a safe work environment.

About You

• Proven experience operating excavators up to 35T.

• GPS machine control experience, including any of the following:

  • Trimble

  • Topcon

  • Leica

  • MOBA

  • Novatron

  • Unicontrol

  • Other equivalent GPS machine control systems.

• Experience in drainage, bulk earthworks and final trim.

• Current White Card and relevant tickets/licences.

• Reliable, adaptable and safety-conscious.

• Positive can-do attitude and ability to follow instructions.

What's on Offer

• $50 per hour.

• Travel allowance of $22.45, with $50 travel for distances over 60km.

• Projects across Brisbane and surrounding areas.

• Ongoing work with potential for long-term opportunities.

• Variety of civil construction projects.

Join our client’s team and bring your operating skills to projects where accuracy and dependable performance matter.

Interested?