Skilled Excavator Operator

Shadforth; North Lakes; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime

Weekly pay

Travel allowance

Local work

Career progression

Cert III in Civil Construction

Job summary

Shadforth is seeking a skilled Excavator Operator to join our growing team working on subdivisions projects across Moreton Bay and North Brisbane, depending on your location. If you're confident on the controls and ready to step into the seat of brand-new gear, this could be the role for you.

The role offers competitive pay with daily overtime, weekly pay cycles, and a Daily Travel Allowance. Local work means more time with family, and career growth includes opportunities for formal

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Excavator Operator on civil projects, ideally subdivisions.
• Cert III in Civil Construction or equivalent.
• White Card and relevant plant operating tickets.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavator on subdivisions/civil projects.
• Maintain safety and operate in a crew or independently as required.
• Utilise GPS machine control to ensure accuracy on site.

Skills

Excavator operation

GPS machine control

Team player

Education

Cert III in Civil Construction

Tools

Trimble

Topcon

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a skilled Excavator Operator to join our growing team working on a subdivisions projects across Moreton Bay and North Brisbane, depending on your location! If you're confident on the controls and ready to step into the seat of brand-new gear, this could be the role for you.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive Pay: Daily overtime, weekly pay cycles + Daily Travel Allowance
• Consistent Hours: 50+ hour weeks available
• Modern and maintained fleet
• Local work: Enjoy more time with friends and family working on local projects
• Career Growth: Long-term roles with opportunities for career advancement and formal qualifications, including a Cert III in Civil Construction.
• Milestone Celebrations: Monthly Birthday Raffle, Personal Goals, Team Achievements, and Service Recognition.
• Wellness Initiatives: ShadLife Programs offering regular Wellness and Awareness initiatives.
• Diversity & Inclusion :committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience as an ExcavatorOperator on civil projects, ideally subdivisions
• Strong GPS machine control skills (Trimble, Topcon or similar) - desirable
• Reliable and able to work both independently and as part of a crew
• White Card and relevant plant operating tickets
• Ability to work Monday - Friday 6:30 - 5:00

About Us

Shadforth is one of Queensland’s largest family-owned civil construction companies, delivering essential infrastructure across residential, commercial and industrial developments throughout Southeast Queensland, regional Queensland and northern New South Wales. With a workforce of more than 1,200 employees, the business specialises in subdivision construction and provides end-to-end capability across earthworks, underground services and roadworks.

Shadforth is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.