Rail - Excavator Operator - Moranbah

Job Play; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Hourly Rate

Full Camp Accommodation and meals

Modern Fleet of Hi-Rail/Civil Excavors

Job summary

Job Play is seeking an experienced Rail Excavator Operator for an immediate start on a major rail infrastructure project in Moranbah, QLD. This FIFO arrangement includes full camp accommodation and meals while on site, with a modern fleet of hi-rail and civil excavators.

Key responsibilities include operating Hi-Rail Excavator, performing pre-start inspections, and maintaining daily logs while adhering to Rail Safety Regulations and coordinating with protection officers and track supervisors.

Qualifications

• Excavator Ticket (LE) required with rail experience.
• Final Trim and GPS experience essential for precision digging.
• RIW card with current competencies.
• Hi-Rail competency or ticket is mandatory.
• Category 3 Rail Medical must be current.
• Construction Induction Card (White Card) required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Hi-Rail Excavator safely around active and non-active rail corridors.
• Perform pre-start inspections and maintain daily logbooks for machinery.
• Adhere to Rail Safety Regulations and collaborate with protection officers and track supervisors.
• Maintain site safety standards by participating in toolbox talks and risk assessments.

Education

Excavator Ticket (LE)

Final Trim and GPS Experience

Rail Industry Worker (RIW) Card

Hi-Rail Competency / Ticket

Category 3 Rail Medical

Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Rail Excavator Operator for an immediate start on a major rail infrastructure project in Moranbah, QLD.This is a FIFO arrangement commencing on Sunday 11/10/26.

What is on Offer

• Highly Competitive Hourly Rate based on your depth of experience.
• Full Camp Accommodation and all meals provided while on site.
• Modern Fleet of well-maintained hi-rail and standard civil excavators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate Hi-Rail Excavator safely around active and non-active rail corridors.
• Perform Pre-Start Inspections and maintain strict daily logbooks for your machinery.
• Adhere to Rail Safety Regulations and collaborate closely with protection officers and track supervisors.
• Maintain Site Safety Standards by participating in daily toolbox talks and risk assessments.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Excavator Ticket (LE) with proven experience in a rail environment.
• Final Trim and GPS Experience
• Rail Industry Worker (RIW) Card with current, valid competencies.
• Hi-Rail Competency / Ticket is essential for this role.
• Category 3 Rail Medical
• Construction Induction Card (White Card).