Skid Steer Operator / Construction All-Rounder (Site Cleans & Civil)

Gippsland Civil Pty Ltd; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Overtime Opportunities

Casual to permanent pipeline

Variety of work

Award rates & overtime

Job summary

Gippsland Civil pty ltd in Traralgon is seeking a reliable Skid Steer / Posi-Track Operator & Construction All-Rounder. You will perform site cleans, assist civil earthworks, and travel daily from the depot to local sites, with overtime opportunities.

This role requires a valid Skid Steer ticket, White Card, MR licence, and Australian residency or citizenship. Physical fitness and a safety-first attitude are essential, with potential to expand into other civil and pool excavation work.

Qualifications

• Valid Skid Steer (LS) Ticket / Statement of Attainment (mandatory).
• White Card (General Construction Induction).
• MR Driver's Licence (or higher) with a clean driving record.
• Australian Permanent Residency or Citizenship (mandatory).
• Physically fit and willing to perform heavy manual labour.
• Excavator licences/tickets are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Skid Steer / Posi-Track for final trims, site cleans, and material shifting.
• Perform manual site cleanup, rubbish removal, and ground preparation tasks.
• Assist the team with civil earthworks, site preparation, and pool digs.
• Drive and operate MR vehicles to transport materials, debris, or machinery.
• Adhere to site safety protocols and maintain a clean workspace.
• Travel daily from the Traralgon depot to various local job sites.

Skills

Safety awareness

Manual labour

Reliability

Self-motivation

Education

Skid Steer Ticket / Statement of Attainment

White Card

MR Driver's Licence

Australian PR or Citizenship

Tools

Excavator licences (advantageous)

Job description

We are seeking a reliable, motivated Skid Steer / Posi-Track Operator & Construction All-Rounder to join our team. Operating out of our Traralgon Depot, your primary responsibility will be executing builders' site cleans across Traralgon and surrounding regional areas, ensuring construction sites are left safe, tidy, and ready for subsequent trades. This is a dynamic role—you must be completely willing to step out of the cab and complete manual labour and cleanup tasks when required. For a versatile candidate, this position offers excellent day-to-day variety. As our operations grow, you will have the opportunity to expand your hours into other sectors of our business, including civil construction and pool excavations. Regular overtime is available for candidates looking to maximise their hours.

Regular overtime is available for candidates looking to maximise their hours.

Key responsibilities

Safely operate a Skid Steer / Posi-Track for final trims, site cleans, and material shifting.

Perform manual site cleanup, rubbish removal, and ground preparation tasks.

Assist the team with civil earthworks, site preparation, and pool digs.

Drive and operate Medium Rigid (MR) vehicles to transport materials, debris, or machinery.

Adhere strictly to site safety protocols and maintain a clean workspace.

Travel daily from the Traralgon depot to various local job sites.

About you

Valid Skid Steer (LS) Ticket / Statement of Attainment (mandatory).

White Card (General Construction Induction).

Medium Rigid (MR) Driver's Licence (or higher) with a clean driving record.

Australian Permanent Residency or Citizenship (mandatory).

Physical fitness and a strong willingness to perform heavy manual labour.

A reliable, self-motivated work ethic with an absolute focus on safety.

Excavator licences/tickets (highly advantageous and will open up immediate civil/pool dig work).

What we offer

• Excellent Overtime Opportunities – boost your take-home pay with penalty rates paid strictly under the Award framework.
• Casual to permanent pipeline – we reward loyalty, reliability, and top-tier work with long-term stability.
• Variety of work – break up the monotony of standard site cleans with civil projects and pool builds.
• Award rates & overtime – paid securely under the Modern Building & Construction Award framework.