GPS Excavator Operator

ABBOT, DAVID MAXWELL; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

ABBOT, DAVID MAXWELL is seeking an experienced GPS Excavator Operator for civil construction work across Brisbane. The role involves operating excavators, using GPS machine-control systems, and performing final trim and earthworks.

Requirements include an excavator ticket or VOC, Construction White Card, and a valid driver's licence with reliable transport. You must be able to pass medical and drug testing and maintain a strong safety record.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excavator operating experience.
• Experience using GPS machine-control systems.
• Excavator ticket or VOC (certified).
• Construction White Card.
• Experience around underground services.
• Strong final-trim skills; Caterpillar machines experience.
• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport.
• Good safety record and reliable work ethic.
• Ability to pass medical and drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators safely and efficiently.
• Use GPS machine-control systems to guide digging.
• Carry out final trim and detailed excavation work.
• Perform bulk earthworks and general excavation duties.
• Work around underground services with care.
• Complete daily pre-start checks and coordinate with supervisors.
• Adhere to all site safety requirements.

Skills

Excavator operation

GPS machine-control

Final trim skills

Underground services

Caterpillar machines

Driver's licence

Safety & QA

Medical & drug testing

Reliable transport

Education

Excavator ticket or VOC

Construction White Card

Tools

CAT equipment experience

Job description

We currently seeking an experienced GPS Excavator Operator for civil construction work across Brisbane.

GPS Excavator Operator – Brisbane QLD

We currently seeking an experienced GPS Excavator Operator for civil construction work across Brisbane.

The role

Duties may include:

• Operating excavators safely and efficiently
• Using GPS machine-control systems
• Final trim and detailed excavation
• Bulk earthworks and general excavation
• Trenching and working around underground services
• Completing daily pre-start checksWorking closely with supervisors and ground crews
• Following all site safety requirements

What you’ll need

• Demonstrated excavator operating experience
• Proven experience using GPS machine-control systems
• Excavator ticket or VOC
• Construction White Card
• Experience working around underground services
• Strong final-trim skills Caterpillar Machines experience
• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport
• Good safety record and reliable work ethic
• Ability to pass required medical and drug and alcohol testing

Pays from $55-$70 depending on experience + travel or vehicle