Operator

Zoom Recruitment; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Long-term project

Permanent opportunities

Mon-Fri hours

Job summary

Zoom Recruitment is seeking an experienced 14T excavator operator for a long-term civil construction project in Caloundra. You will operate a 14-tonne excavator (non-GPS) to perform precision excavation work alongside an experienced team.

The role offers Monday–Friday hours, a 12+ month project, and a pathway to permanent employment for reliable operators. Travel allowance provided and a strong safety culture on site.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a 14T excavator on civil construction sites.
• Demonstrated ability to perform final trim excavation non-GPS.
• Awareness of working around live services and busy crews.

Responsibilities

• Final trim excavation to a high standard (non-GPS).
• Bulk and detailed excavations for civil construction.
• Excavation of trenches and drainage infrastructure.
• Moving pipes, materials and spoil around site.
• Site preparation for initial construction works.
• Hard and soft landscaping excavation works.
• Working safely and efficiently on a busy civil site.

Skills

14T excavator operation

Final trim excavation

Civil construction experience

Live services awareness

White Card

Driver's Licence

RIIMPO320F

Australian working rights

Job description

Duration: 12+ Month Project

Hours: Monday to Friday | 6:30am - 4:30pm (flexible finish times)

Pay Rate: $42.00-$45.00+ per hour, depending on experience

Travel Allowance: $21.94 per day

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced 14T Excavator Operator to join our client's in Caloundra.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure long-term work on a major civil construction project, with 12+ months of consistent employment and the potential to transition into a permanent full-time role for reliable, high-performing operators.

You'll be operating a 14-tonne excavator (non-GPS), carrying out precision excavation works while working alongside an experienced civil construction team.

Key Responsibilities

• Final trim excavation to a high standard (non-GPS)
• Bulk and detailed excavations for civil construction
• Excavation of trenches and drainage infrastructure
• Moving pipes, materials and spoil around site
• Site preparation for initial construction works
• Hard and soft landscaping excavation works
• Working safely and efficiently on a busy civil construction site

About You

• Demonstrated experience operating 14T excavators
• Strong final trim excavation skills (non-GPS)
• Experience working on civil construction projects
• Confidence working around live services, crews and busy work areas
• The ability to work accurately, safely and efficiently
• Reliability and commitment to attending work Monday to Friday
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• White Card
• Current Driver's Licence
• Own reliable transport
• RIIMPO320F - Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations
• Available to work Monday to Friday (approximately 6:30am - 4:30pm)
• Full Australian working rights (Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or unrestricted work rights). Applicants on Working Holiday or Student Visas will not be considered.

The following will be viewed favourably

• Dozer ticket
• Experience on recreational park developments or landscaping-related civil projects

What's on Offer

• $42.00-$45.00+ per hour, depending on experience
• Daily travel allowance of $21.94
• Long-term project with 12+ months of work
• Opportunity for ongoing employment
• Potential to transition into a permanent full-time position
• Consistent Monday to Friday hours
• Supportive team environment on a major Sunshine Coast development

If you're an experienced excavator operator who takes pride in producing quality work and wants to be part of a long-term civil construction project, we'd love to hear from you.