Lead Operator - Pipe Crew

Shadforths Civil Contractors; City of Moreton Bay; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Ongoing/permanent opportunities

Overtime earnings

Travel allowances

Skills-based training

Safety and progression culture

Job summary

Shadforths Civil Contractors is seeking experienced Excavator Operators for pipe crews delivering subdivision projects across Moreton Bay. You will work with modern 30t Komatsu PC300-8 machines and Trimble GPS to install stormwater, sewer and water mains infrastructure.

Casual/Temporary role with opportunities for ongoing, permanent employment, overtime pay, travel allowances, and paid developmental training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience within Pipe Crews.
• Experience with shoring boxes and deep excavations.
• Ability to bench trenches to industry standards.
• Confident working safely around services and with crews.
• GPS experience – side operator opportunities for non-GPS operators.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators on pipe crews for subdivision projects.
• Install stormwater, sewer and water mains with a supportive team.

Skills

Pipe crews experience

Shoring boxes & deep excavations

Benching trenches to standards

Safety around services

GPS experience

Tools

Komatsu PC300-8

Trimble GPS

Job description

Casual/Temporary

4d ago , from Shadforths Civil Contractors

Shadforth is seeking experienced Excavator Operators to join our Pipe Crews delivering large-scale subdivision projects across Moreton Bay. Work with a supportive team installing stormwater, sewer, and water mains infrastructure, using modern 30t Komatsu PC300-8 machines with Trimble GPS.

We're Looking For:

• Minimum 2 years' experience working within Pipe Crews
• Experience working with shoring boxes and deep excavations
• Competent in benching trenches to industry standards
• Confident working safely around services and alongside crews
• GPS experience -Side operator opportunities available for non-GPS operators

Shadforth is seeking experienced Excavator Operators to join our Pipe Crews delivering large-scale subdivision projects across Moreton Bay. Work with a supportive team installing stormwater, sewer, and water mains infrastructure, using modern 30t Komatsu PC300-8 machines with Trimble GPS.

We're Looking For:

• Minimum 2 years' experience working within Pipe Crews
• Experience working with shoring boxes and deep excavations
• Competent in benching trenches to industry standards
• Confident working safely around services and alongside crews
• GPS experience -Side operator opportunities available for non-GPS operators

Why join Shaddies:

• Generous leave arrangements,our RDO structure allows casual employees to accrue paid time off.
• Start casual with genuine opportunities for ongoing, permanent employment
• Enhanced earning potentialthrough overtime rates, with increased loadings for extended hours and Saturday work
• Daily travel allowances applyto eligible site-based employees
• Additional skill-based rewardsand paid developmental training
• A culture that promotessafety, growth, wellbeing, and career progressionacross all levels of the business

About Us

Shadforth is one of Queensland’s largest family-owned civil construction companies, delivering essential infrastructure across residential, commercial and industrial developments throughout Southeast Queensland, regional Queensland and northern New South Wales. With a workforce of more than 1,200 employees, the business specialises in subdivision construction and provides end-to-end capability across earthworks, underground services and roadworks.

Shadforth is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.