Machine Operator

Bedrock Workforce

City of Parramatta

On-site

AUD 55,000 - 83,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay
Casual opportunities across Sydney
Work matched to machine experience
Future project opportunities

Job summary

Bedrock Workforce is seeking experienced Civil Machine Operators across Sydney to join a team delivering earthworks and roadworks on civil construction sites.

You’ll operate excavators, rollers, loaders or skid steers, follow site plans, and coordinate with ground crews to keep projects moving safely and efficiently. Casual opportunities arise across Sydney projects.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience operating at least one listed machine on civil sites.
  • Construction White Card held and up-to-date.
  • Relevant ticket or VOC for machines operated.
  • Full or valid driver’s licence with reliable transport.
  • Awareness of site conditions and teamwork ability.

Responsibilities

  • Operate excavators, rollers, loaders or skid steers on civil sites.
  • Support earthworks, trenching, drainage and roadworks.
  • Work to site plans and daily priorities.
  • Communicate with ground crews and other operators near services.
  • Complete pre-start checks and report faults.
  • Collaborate safely with the site team to keep progress moving.

Skills

Machine operation
Safety awareness
Teamwork

Tools

Construction White Card

Job description

A good operator does more than move dirt. You know how to work safely around a ground crew, adapt when site conditions change and keep the job moving without cutting corners.

Bedrock Workforce are looking for experienced Civil Machine Operators across Sydney. Whether your strength is precise excavation, compaction, loading or working a skid steer in tight spaces, we want to hear from you. You don’t need experience on every machine listed—tell us which ones you operate and what kind of work you’ve done.

A good operator does more than move dirt. You know how to work safely around a ground crew, adapt when site conditions change and keep the job moving without cutting corners.

Bedrock Workforce are looking for experienced Civil Machine Operators across Sydney. Whether your strength is precise excavation, compaction, loading or working a skid steer in tight spaces, we want to hear from you. You don’t need experience on every machine listed—tell us which ones you operate and what kind of work you’ve done.

What you’ll be doing
  • Operating excavators, rollers, loaders or skid steers on civil construction sites
  • Supporting earthworks, trenching, drainage, roadworks and site preparation
  • Working to site plans, set-out instructions and daily priorities
  • Communicating with ground crews and other operators, particularly when working around services or in confined areas
  • Completing pre-start checks and reporting equipment faults
  • Working safely with the site team to keep the job moving

A good operator does more than move dirt. You know how to work safely around a ground crew, adapt when site conditions change and keep the job moving without cutting corners.

Bedrock Workforce are looking for experienced Civil Machine Operators across Sydney. Whether your strength is precise excavation, compaction, loading or working a skid steer in tight spaces, we want to hear from you. You don’t need experience on every machine listed—tell us which ones you operate and what kind of work you’ve done.

What you’ll need
  • Proven experience operating at least one of the listed machines on civil construction sites
  • Construction White Card
  • Relevant ticket or VOC for the machines you operate
  • A valid driver’s licence and reliable transport
  • Strong awareness of site conditions, nearby workers and other plant
  • A reliable approach and willingness to work as part of a team

Experience across multiple machines, GPS-guided equipment or different civil projects is a bonus. Make sure your application tells us which machines you’re confident operating.

What’s on offer
  • Competitive hourly pay plus applicable allowances
  • Casual opportunities across civil construction projects in Sydney
  • Work suited to your machine experience, tickets and availability
  • The chance to be considered for future projects through Bedrock Workforce
Why Bedrock?

We’re Bedrock Workforce. We know construction sites, we know recruitment, and we know there’s more to a good hire than matching a ticket to a job title.

We’re building a network of people who take pride in their work and connecting them with civil and construction teams that value what they bring. Whether you’re looking for your next project or your next long‑term move, we want to hear what you’re good at and where you want to go.

This role not quite right? Get in touch anyway. We’re always keen to meet good people across civil and construction.

Bedrock Workforce welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We encourage women interested in construction and civil roles to apply, along with First Nations people and people from culturally diverse communities. If you meet most of the requirements and think you could do the job, we’d like to hear from you.

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