Pipe Crews Excavator Operator: Overtime, Training & Growth

Shadforth; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Potential permanent employment

Overtime pay

Travel allowances

Skill rewards

Culture of safety & progression

Job summary

Shadforth is seeking experienced Excavator Operators to join our Pipe Crews delivering large-scale subdivision projects across the Gold Coast. Work with a supportive team installing stormwater, sewer, and water mains infrastructure using modern 30t Komatsu PC300-8 machines with Trimble GPS.

We offer long-term positions, 50-hour weeks with optional Saturdays and overtime rates, plus generous leave accrual through RDOs and potential ongoing permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within Pipe Crews.
• Experience with shoring boxes and deep excavations.
• Benching trenches to industry standards.
• Confident working safely around services and crews.
• GPS experience; side operator opportunities for non-GPS operators.

Responsibilities

• Install stormwater, sewer and water mains as part of subdivision works.
• Operate 30t Komatsu PC300-8 with Trimble GPS.
• Collaborate with pipe crews and site safety team.

Skills

Pipe Crews

GPS experience

Trench benching

Safety awareness

Overtime readiness

Tools

Shoring boxes

Job description

Shadforth is seeking experienced Excavator Operators to join our Pipe Crews delivering large-scale subdivision projects across the Gold Coast. Work with a supportive team installing stormwater, sewer, and water mains infrastructure using modern 30t Komatsu PC300-8 machines with Trimble GPS.

We offer long-term positions, 50-hour weeks with optional Saturdays and overtime rates, plus generous leave accrual through RDOs and potential ongoing permanent employment.