Plant Operator/Labourer

LiveHire Limited; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team culture

Development opportunities

Competitive wage

Job summary

Living Gems Developments in Burpengary East is seeking an experienced Excavator and Skid Steer Operator to join our team on a residential construction project.

Reporting to the Site Supervisor, you will operate excavators and skid steers, perform pre-start checks, cut pads, level to surveyed points, keep the site clean, and follow safety procedures. Licences, White Card and Australian work rights required.

Qualifications

• Licence requirements for excavator and skid steer clearly stated.
• White Card and Australian Driver's Licence required.
• Telehandler is a plus but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and skid steers on site.
• Cut pads to height and specification; use laser for levels.
• Prepare and complete pre-start checks; maintain safety and site cleanliness.
• Work as part of a team and follow site procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Proactive communication

Education

Excavator Licence (essential)

Skid Steer Licence (essential)

Telehandler Licence (preferred)

Construction Industry Card (White Card)

Australian Driver's Licence

Job description

Are you an experienced Plant Operator looking for a rewarding opportunity and wanting to stay local?

Living Gems Developments is seeking an experienced and licensed Excavator & Skid Steer Operator to join our team at our Burpengary East project.

Living Gems Developments is the powerhouse behind the construction of Living Gems communities, delivering high-quality residential communities with a strong focus on quality, innovation and excellence.

If you're an experienced operator who takes pride in prevision, works proactively and understand the importance of maintaining a safe, clean and productive worksite then this could be the role for you!

About the Role:

Reporting to the Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for operating excavators and skid steers across our construction site.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Cutting pads to the correct height and specification
• Using a laser equipment to achieve nominated levels
• Working accurately form profiles
• Cutting pads to datum points and benchmark points utilising surveyed RL levels and laser equipment
• Completing all required pre-start checks on machinery
• Carrying out precise excavation
• Ensuring that the site is always clean and tidy
• Following all site safety requirements, policies and procedures.
• Working effectively as part of a team.

About You:

We are looking for a reliable, safety-focused and proactive operator who takes pride in their work and has the practical skills and experience to contribute effectively to our construction team.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Excavator Licence (essential)
• Skid Steer Licence (essential)
• Telehandler Licence (preferred)
• Construction Industry Card (White Card)
• Australian Driver's Licence
• Previous experience as a construction labourer
• The ability to take direction and proactively understand what is required to complete tasks effectively.
• A genuine understanding of, and diligent approach to, site safety and workplace procedures.

What We Offer:

• A friendly, supportive, and collaborative team culture
• Learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills
• Competitive wage based on skills and experience

We’re a fast-growing, dynamic company with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. You’ll play a key role, in ensuring that we deliver high-end residential communities. We are a family-owned company that values teamwork, empowerment, and a positive team culture.

Ready to be part of something big?

Join Living Gems and build a career where luxury, innovation, and excellence come together.

To learn more about Living Gems, visit our website: www.livinggems.com.au

This is initially a casual position, that could lead to a permanent role.

We only accept applications from Australian Citizens or Residents or candidates with full Australian work rights, we are unable to offer sponsorship or consider working holiday makers at this point.