Piling Rig Operator

Piling & Concreting Australia; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Piling & Concreting Australia is seeking experienced piling rig operators to join our growing division. You'll operate PCA's piling rigs, offsiding where required, and travel to sites across Cairns, Gold Coast and Central to Northern NSW.

A strong safety mindset and reliable, team-focused attitude are essential. We value hands-on contributors with experience in CFA, bored piles and sheet piling, plus tickets like Excavator, Working at Heights and EWTP.

Qualifications

• Construction Industry Induction Card.
• Australian Driver’s license with own transport.
• Experience operating piling rigs (Soilmec, Casagrande).
• Experience offsiding piling rigs (at least one year).
• Experience with CFA Piling, Bored Piers and Sheet Piling.
• Core belief in safety at the workplace.
• Drug and alcohol-free status.
• Excellent temperament with a team player attitude.
• Punctuality to work site.
• Up for rostered projects, including travel + living on site when required.
• Experience operating general construction machinery such as concrete pumps and grout pumps, etc.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Excavator, Working at Heights and Elevated Work Platform tickets.
• Dogman and HRW tickets.

Responsibilities

• Operate PCA's piling rigs on site and offsides as needed.
• Work with your crew to complete tasks safely and to spec.
• Be willing to travel to current and upcoming projects along the East Coast.
• Maintain safety and quality standards in every job site.

Skills

Piling rig experience

Offsiding piling rigs

CFA Piling

Bored Piers

Sheet Piling

Safety-first

Team player

Punctuality

Travel on roster

General machinery

Excavator

Working at Heights

Elevated Work Platform

Dogman/HRW tickets

Tools

Soilmec rigs

Casagrande rigs

Job description

Piling & Concreting Australia – Maroochydore QLD

Experienced piling rig operators, this one's for you!

PCA's piling division is growing fast and we're after people who are ready to grow with us

With offices based in both the Gold Coast QLD & Sydney NSW, we've landed multiple new contracts working the length of the East Coast, and we need experienced Piling Rig Operators who want more than just a job.

We're after people who want a serious, hands‑on role across PCA's fleet of piling and drilling equipment,and who are genuinely up for travel and working away; we go where the work is!

Current work locations covering; Cairns, Gold Coast + Central to Northern NSW

The Role:

On the tools, you'll be running PCA's piling rigs and offsiding where needed, working closely with your crew to get the job done safely and to spec.

If you're reliable, level-headed and take pride in your work, we want to hear from you!

Experience with bored, CFA or secant piling? Even better; that's highly regarded.

This is more than just a job, it's a long‑term career opportunity with a professional, well‑established company that backs its people and invests in their growth.

Some of the must haves:

• Construction Industry Induction Card
• Australian Driver’s license with own transport
• Experience operating piling rigs (Soilmec, Casagrande)
• Experience offsiding piling rigs (at least one year)
• Experience with CFA Piling, Bored Piers and Sheet Piling
• Core belief in safety at the workplace
• Drug and alcohol-free status
• Excellent temperament with a team player attitude
• Punctuality to work site
• Up for rostered projects, including travel + living on site when required - this one is a must!
• Experience operating general construction machinery such as concrete pumps and grout pumps, etc.
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Excavator, Working at Heights and Elevated Work Platform tickets
• Dogman and HRW tickets

Get to know us!

PCA is a specialist contractor in the design and construction of complex geotechnical and civil projects across Australia. Our core capabilities include Piling, Grouting, Earth Retention, Civil Construction, and comprehensive Engineering Services that support the seamless delivery of these solutions.

With decades of combined experience, PCA has developed a reputation of successfully delivering technically challenging projects in residential, commercial, industrial and major infrastructure sectors.

You can learn more about us by finding us online at https://pcagroundengineering.com.au/ or look for us on Facebook and LinkedIn

Why apply with us?

Your wellbeing comes first: every PCA employee gets confidential access to our EAP provider 24/7

Save more of what you earn: novated leasing is soon becoming available to all eligible staff

We’re proudly Aussie owned and operated, with offices in the Gold Coast and Sydney – as well as a new depot in the Northern Rivers of NSW.

We're growing fast, nearly doubling in size in just a couple of years. Come be part of a leader in Ground Engineering & Geotech.

No two days look the same. Our projects take you to some of the most stunning corners of Australia, rural, regional, and local.

We invest in your future: career progression opportunities & company sponsored training are part of the deal.

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