Plant Operators

A R Developments; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AR Developments are seeking experienced Excavator Operators to join our civil construction team working across Ipswich, Logan and Brisbane. You’ll operate primarily 14T, 20T and 35T excavators on a range of earthworks, trenching and footings, with Trimble GPS systems to enhance precision.

We value hands-on operators who take pride in quality work, follow site plans, work safely with live services, and collaborate with supervisors to keep projects moving on time.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil construction excavation works.
• Final trim and detailed excavation.
• Reading and working from plans.
• Safe operation around live services.
• Working productively within a site team.
• Maintaining a high standard of workmanship and machine care.

Responsibilities

• Operate 14T, 20T and 35T excavators across diverse civil projects.
• Perform bulk and detailed excavation, trenching and footings.
• Load trucks and support earthworks while maintaining safety.

Skills

Civil construction

Excavator operation

Reading plans

Site safety

Tools

Trimble GPS

Job description

AR Developments are seeking experienced Excavator Operators to join our growing civil construction team working across Ipswich, Logan and Brisbane.

We're looking for operators who are confident on the machine, take pride in quality work, and can work closely with site supervisors and crews to keep projects moving safely and efficiently.

About the Role

You’ll be operating primarily 14T, 20T and 35T excavators across a variety of civil construction projects, including:

• Bulk and detailed excavation
• Trenching for stormwater, sewer and water services
• Footings and retaining wall works
• Final trim and detailed excavation
• Loading trucks and general earthworks
• Working around existing and newly installed services
• Operating with Trimble GPS systems

What We're Looking For

To be successful, you'll have demonstrated experience in:

• Civil construction excavation works
• Final trim and detailed excavation
• Reading and working from plans
• Safe operation around live services
• Working productively within a site team
• Maintaining a high standard of workmanship and machine care

What We Offer

• Modern plant and equipment
• Strong pipeline of upcoming projects
• Supportive management and site teams
• Opportunities to work across a range of machinery and projects
• Competitive rates based on experience

Recruitment Process

• We believe the best way to assess operators is on the machine.
• Initial interviews are conducted onsite
• Operators who demonstrate the required skills, attitude and productivity will be considered for ongoing opportunities