NT - Excavator Operator

Exact Contracting Pty Ltd; Northern Territory; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid flights to site

Accommodation and meals on site

Annual retention bonus up to 3000

Exposure to diverse projects

Strong safety culture

Great team environment

Job summary

Exact Contracting Pty Ltd is looking for Production Excavator Operators with proven CAT Excavators up to 90t experience for civil or mining projects in the Northern Territory. The role requires a current Construction White card and an unrestricted driver’s licence, with GPS experience considered highly desirable.

The company offers paid flights to site from Darwin, on-site accommodation and meals, an annual retention bonus up to $3000, exposure to diverse projects, a strong safety culture, and a

Qualifications

• White card (essential)
• Experience operating CAT Excavators up to 90t in civil/mining environments (essential)
• Experience in production loading and mixing in mining or civil environments
• Experience with GPS systems (highly desirable)
• Nationally accredited tickets (desirable)
• Commitment to health, safety and site compliance

Skills

Caterpillar Excavators 90t

GPS systems

White card

Unrestricted licence

Safety culture

Team player

Goal driven

Tools

CAT Excavators up to 90t

Job description

We are seeking Production Excavator Operators that have experience working on civil or mining projects operating Caterpillar Excavators up to 90t.

02nd November, 2026

ExactContracting are seeking Production Excavator Operators that have experience working on civil or mining projects operating Caterpillar Excavators up to 90t for projects based in the Northern Territory.

What will the successful candidate have?

• Current Construction White card(essential);
• Experience operating CAT Excavators up to 90t in civil or mining environments(essential);
• Experience in production loading and mixing in a mining or civil environment;
• Experience with GPS systems(highly desirable);
• Nationally accredited tickets (desirable);
• Commitment to health, safety and compliance with site requirements;
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude and ability to work in a team;
• Drive to achieve goals.

02nd November, 2026

ExactContracting are seeking Production Excavator Operators that have experience working on civil or mining projects operating Caterpillar Excavators up to 90t for projects based in the Northern Territory.

What will the successful candidate have?

• Current unrestricted driver’s licence(essential);
• Current Construction White card(essential);
• Experience operating CAT Excavators up to 90t in civil or mining environments(essential);
• Experience in production loading and mixing in a mining or civil environment;
• Experience with GPS systems(highly desirable);
• Nationally accredited tickets (desirable);
• Commitment to health, safety and compliance with site requirements;
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude and ability to work in a team;
• Drive to achieve goals.

What can we offer you?

• Paid flights to and from site from Darwin, Northern Territory with the potential to include other major capital cities;
• Provided accommodation and meals on site;
• Annual retention bonus up to $3000;
• Exposure to a wide range of projects;
• Dedication to providing a high quality service and product;
• Focus on safety and innovation, zero harm;
• Great team culture.

Our Company:

We employ over 500 people nationally and have been delivering high quality, safe and innovative solutions to our clients since 1992 in the civil, mining, agriculture and water industries.

Pre-Employment:

All candidates are required to complete a National Police Check, pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening.

Exact Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Only Shortlisted candidates for the advertised role will be contacted, however we do appreciate the time and effort provided in all applications received.