Multi-Skilled Machine Operator – Final Trim & Civil Works

RFD Asphalt; Yandina; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Casual loading

Job summary

RFD Asphalt on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a multi-skilled Machine Operator for final trim and civil works. You’ll handle final trim with skid steers and operate excavators for drainage and earthworks, while working across diverse sites and equipment.

We value a strong finish, basic maintenance knowledge, and a proactive attitude. Lifting, safety, and a hands-on approach are important in this busy team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with final trim and excavator is essential.
• Ability to achieve accurate levels and quality finish.
• Good mechanical understanding and basic maintenance skills.
• Proactive problem solving and practical approach to tasks.
• Willingness to jump in and assist across site activities.

Responsibilities

• Operate skid steer and posi-track for precise final trim.
• Operate excavator for drainage and civil earthworks.
• Use bucket broom, spreader bars and pavement profiler attachments.
• Prepare road base, spread, level and shape batter.
• Assist with asphalt paving and other site works as needed.
• Perform daily machinery checks and basic maintenance.
• Transport and relocate machines where licensed.

Skills

Final trim

Excavator operation

Civil works

Machine maintenance

HR license

Tools

Bucket broom

Spreader bars

Pavement profiler

Traffic control equipment

Job description

Multi-Skilled Machine Operator – Final Trim & Civil Works

RFD Asphalt is looking for an experienced, multi-skilled Machine Operator to join our asphalt and civil construction team on the Sunshine Coast. We do a broad range of asphalt and civil work, from asphalt paving and pavement preparation through to drainage, road base construction, batter shaping and detailed earthworks. You'll be working alongside a good crew in a fast-paced environment, often on a different site each day, working with different machinery and tackling different challenges.

Key responsibilities

• Skid steer and posi-track operation, particularly precision final trim
• Excavator operation, including drainage, detailed earthworks and general civil works
• Operating attachments including bucket brooms, spreader bars and pavement profilers
• Road base preparation, spreading, levelling and batter shaping
• Assisting with asphalt paving and other site works when needed
• Daily machinery checks, basic maintenance and looking after the gear
• Truck driving and machinery transport where appropriately licensed

What are we looking for:

• Genuinely capable operator with solid final trim and excavator experience
• Can work accurately to levels and get a quality finish
• Has a reasonable mechanical understanding and can handle basic machinery maintenance
• Thinks on their feet and looks for solutions rather than problems
• Takes pride in their work and looks after the equipment
• Works well with others and enjoys a busy, hands-on environment
• Has a good attitude, shows initiative and isn't afraid to jump out of the machine and lend a hand
• Comfortable with H-pattern joystick controls or confident you can adapt quickly
• An unconditional HR truck licence would be a big advantage, and HC or MC would be even better
• Experience across asphalt works, drainage and other civil machinery is highly regarded

What's in it for You?

• Great hourly rate + super, depending on your experience and capabilities
• Full-time or casual options available, with casual loading included in the advertised casual rates
• Weekly pay
• Plenty of variety in the work
• Part of a growing local business with a good team and hands-on management