Tractor/Excavator/General Plant Operators

Hendriksen Contractors; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendriksen Contractors in Melbourne is seeking a skilled plant operator to join our crew, handling tractor-based tasks and civil earthworks with a focus on precision and safety. Operate Fendt and John Deere tractors (65Hp–240Hp), multiple excavators, and other plant to perform drainage, levelling, dirt carting, and retaining wall projects across sports fields and civil sites.

We value reliable, safety-conscious workers who can thrive in a small team or solo, with opportunities to diversify

Qualifications

• Experience operating tractors and civil earthmoving equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and safety.
• Reliable, able to work in a small crew or independently.
• Willing to diversify skills across plant and machinery.
• Physically fit with a friendly can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors for drainage, levelling and related tasks.
• Perform civil earthworks including trenching and compaction.
• Support load-out and equipment maintenance tasks.
• Follow safety protocols and work as part of a small crew or independently.

Skills

Tractor operation

Civil earthmoving equipment

Precision workmanship

Safety-conscious

Reliability

Job description

1d ago , from ASTMA Australian Sports Turf Managers Association

Founded in 2001, Hendriksen Contractors is a well-established, family-owned sports turf construction specialist with over 25 years of experience, focusing on community sporting infrastructure projects and other civil construction disciplines.

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About Us

Founded in 2001, Hendriksen Contractors is a well-established, family-owned sports turf construction specialist with over 25 years of experience, focusing on community sporting infrastructure projects and other civil construction disciplines.

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About the Role

We're looking for a skilled plant operator to join our crew, working across a range of our operations. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in precision work and wants to build a long-term career with a business that will invest in them.

The role will involve a mix of tractor operation and civil construction works, with genuine opportunity to diversify your skills across our full range of plant and equipment.

Pay rate will be based on experience and skills of the candidate.

Tractor-Based Works:

• Specialized tractor Agg drainage on sports fields and golf courses
• Laser levelling with laser scoops/buckets
• Power harrowing / rotary hoeing
• Oval stripping with top maker behind tractors
• Top dressing ovals
• Dirt/sand carting across ovals with tractor and tippers up to 20 tonne

Civil Earthworks:

• Final trimming works on a range of excavators
• Clay cricket wicket construction
• Cricket nets demolition and re-construction civil works
• Stormwater trench work and pit installations
• Dirt levelling with posi track
• Retaining wall civil works and concrete sleeper placement
• Load out truck & trailers with spoil
• Concrete pad dig outs

Plant & Equipment You'll Work With:

• Fendt & John Deere tractors, 65Hp to 240Hp
• Multiple excavators, 1.7T to 22T
• Bobcats, posi tracks and backhoes
• Tandem tipper with float

About You

You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Have experience operating tractors and/or civil earthmoving equipment
• Take pride in precision work and strong attention to detail
• Are reliable, safety-conscious and comfortable working as part of a small crew or on your own
• Are keen to diversify your skills across a wide range of plant and machinery
• Are Physically fit and have a friendly can-do attitude.

Why Join Us

We're a growing, family-owned business that values every member of our team. In return, we offer a rewarding career with a strong attention-to-detail culture, a genuine work-life balance, and every opportunity to keep building your skills and experience. We have a significant project lookahead and would welcome your application.