Plant Operator (Excavator, Skid Steer)

Solutions+; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Diverse projects

Safety-first culture

Development program

Competitive pay

Career pathways

Team environment

Job summary

Solutions+ is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our civil and landscape projects in Queensland. You will operate 1.5T–20T excavators, read plans, perform pre-starts, and work safely around services to help bring designs to life.

You’ll be part of a team-focused, safety-first culture with opportunities for development through our People+ program and long-term career pathways. HR/MR licences and extra plant tickets are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating excavators on landscape, civil, or infrastructure projects.
• Relevant plant operating tickets and White Card.
• A strong understanding of excavation techniques, levels, and safe work practices.
• Ability to work to plan and follow supervisor instructions.
• Good communication skills and a team-first attitude.
• Physically fit and happy to assist on-ground when needed.
• HR/MR licence and additional plant tickets (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Operating excavators (1.5T–20T) to complete detailed excavation, site cuts, trenching, and material movement.
• Reading and working from plans, levels, and set-outs.
• Conducting daily pre-starts and ensuring machinery is maintained in safe working order.
• Working collaboratively with supervisors and ground crew to meet project milestones.
• Safely working around services, structures, and other site elements.
• Assisting with general site tasks when not on the machine.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Excavator operation

Plans reading

Safety compliance

Education

White Card

Plant operating tickets

Job description

STEP INTO A CAREER WITH REAL IMPACT. BRING YOUR NEXT MOVE TO THE +

At Solutions+, we believe in the positive power of great community spaces. We bring the plus for our customers, building and transforming landscapes to enhance communities, enrich lives, and leave a lasting impact.With over 30 years in the landscaping industry behind us, Solutions+ brings together a wealth of experience, knowledge, and skill.

We offer more than just a place to work. We believe every role is more than a job; it’s a path to progress, purpose, and personal growth.

The plus also means we’re all in on you. From structured learning and leadership pathways to recognition, flexibility, and the support to thrive, we’re here to help you grow with purpose and build a career that lasts. We recognise the effort you put in, reward your progress, and invest in your development because your success shapes our success.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN YOUR EXCAVATOR OPERATOR ROLE

As an experienced Excavator Operator, you’ll be a key player in shaping the groundworks and civil components of our landscape projects. From bulk excavation to detailed shaping, trenching, and working around services, you’ll operate modern plant and equipment to help bring our designs to life, safely, precisely, and efficiently.

YOUR GENERAL DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Operating excavators (1.5T–20T) to complete detailed excavation, site cuts, trenching, and material movement
• Reading and working from plans, levels, and set-outs
• Conducting daily pre-starts and ensuring machinery is maintained in safe working order
• Working collaboratively with supervisors and ground crew to meet project milestones
• Safely working around services, structures, and other site elements
• Assisting with general site tasks when not on the machine
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Proven experience operating excavators on landscape, civil, or infrastructure projects
• Relevant plant operating tickets and White Card
• A strong understanding of excavation techniques, levels, and safe work practices
• Ability to work to plan and follow supervisor instructions
• Good communication skills and a team-first attitude
• Physically fit and happy to assist on-ground when needed
• HR/MR licence and additional plant tickets (advantageous)

WHAT WE’LL BRING:

This is where your operating skills help shape lasting community spaces. You’ll be part of a team that values your expertise and supports your development on and off the machine.

WE OFFER:

• Full-time work across diverse landscape and civil projects
• Well-maintained plant and a safety-first culture
• Opportunities to grow through our People+ professional development program
• Competitive hourly rates and long-term career pathways
• A team environment that values your contribution and rewards hard work