GPS/Final Trim Excavator Operator

Workpac Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term assignment

ASAP Start

Job summary

WorkPac Group in Narangba, Queensland, is seeking experienced Excavator Operators with Final Trim to join a long-term road widening project. You will work Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM starts, performing final trim and earthworks to design specifications while following GPS and laser level guidance.

The role requires a current RII Excavator Ticket, White Card, and a reliable attitude. We offer an ASAP start and a stable, long-term assignment with safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• Must have Drivers Licence and reliable transport.
• White Card is required.
• RII Excavator Ticket is required.
• Final Trim experience is required.
• Reliable attitude and safety minded.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators to complete final trimming and earthworks on road widening sections.
• Trim and shape road formations, batters, shoulders and embankments to design specs.
• Work to GPS, laser levels and engineering plans.
• Excavate and remove excess material to achieve required road widths and finished surfaces.
• Prepare subgrade areas for pavement construction.
• Conduct daily pre-start inspections and basic maintenance.

Skills

Final Trim Experience

Reliable attitude

Education

RII Excavator Ticket

White Card

Job description

• $55/hour + penalties + $22.50 daily travel allowance
• Immediate start
• Multiple positions available

About the Client

Our client is an established civil engineering and construction contractor with extensive experience delivering medium-sized, complex infrastructure projects across Queensland. The business specialises in technically challenging, non-repetitive and higher-risk projects, providing end-to-end construction expertise across areas including roadworks and earthworks, bridges, rail infrastructure, drainage, pipelines, pump stations, water and marine works, and car parks.

What You Will Be Doing

Our client is seeking experienced Excavator Operators with Final Trim experience to join them in Narangba in a long term role. The successful applicant will be working Monday-Friday, 6:30AM starts. You will be working on a road widening project. Your duties will include:

• Operate excavators to complete final trimming and detailed earthworks along road widening sections.
• Trim and shape road formations, batters, shoulders and embankments to design specifications.
• Work to GPS, laser levels and engineering plans.
• Excavate and remove excess material to achieve required road widths and finished surfaces.
• Prepare subgrade areas for pavement construction, including road base placement.
• Complete detailed excavation around drainage, culverts, services and road infrastructure.
• Maintain safe work practices around live traffic, site personnel and other machinery.
• Conduct daily pre-start inspections and basic maintenance of machinery.
• Ensure final trim works meet project specifications, quality standards and tolerances.

What You Will Need

• Drivers Licence & reliable transport
• White Card
• RII Excavator Ticket
• Final Trim Experience
• Reliable and good attitude

Whats in it For You

• Long-term assignment
• ASAP Start

Job Ref

JOB REF - BSINDJ2026145244

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.