Senior Excavator Operator & Site Supervisor (Civil)

Fetch Recruitment Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Long-term work

Career progression

Job summary

Fetch Recruitment Pty is looking for an experienced and hands-on excavator operator to join their team. This role suits someone who enjoys on-site variety, has supervisor experience, can operate multiple machines, and isn’t afraid to jump out of the machine to help.

This contract-to-full-time opportunity offers 45+ hours per week with overtime rates, and work on major civil and infrastructure projects across Melbourne.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience operating excavators on civil or infrastructure projects.
• 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• RII in excavator and other relevant tickets (e.g. Roller, front end loader, backhoe).
• GPS experience is a bonus - Topcon & Trimble.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators (5T–35T) across a range of civil works, including pile drilling.
• Read and interpret construction drawings confidently.
• Supervise subcontractors and coordinate site works when required.
• Help with formwork, concrete pours, and drainage work as needed.
• Carry out daily machine maintenance and inspections.
• Keep site documentation up to date (SWMS, ITPs, Toolbox talks, inductions).
• Maintain safe work practices and support a positive team environment.

Skills

Excavator operation

Site supervision

Reading drawings

Team coordination

Education

RII Excavator Ticket

Tools

GPS systems (Topcon/Trimble)

Job description

Fetch Recruitment Pty is looking for an experienced and hands-on excavator operator to join their team. This role suits someone who enjoys on-site variety, has supervisor experience, can operate multiple machines, and isn’t afraid to jump out of the machine to help.

This contract-to-full-time opportunity offers 45+ hours per week with overtime rates, and work on major civil and infrastructure projects across Melbourne.