Watercart Operator

AWX; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing work

Sunshine Coast projects

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

AWX on the Sunshine Coast is seeking an Experienced Watercart Operator for ongoing civil work across multiple sites. You will support earthworks, dust control and road construction by applying water efficiently and safely, while performing routine pre-starts and checks.

Ideal candidates have proven watercart experience, relevant tickets (RII Water Truck, Standpipe) and a strong safety mindset. This role offers ongoing work with penalties and allowances in a dynamic civil environment.

Qualifications

• Proven Watercart operating experience.
• RII Water Truck ticket is advantageous.
• Standpipe Ticket preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operating Watercarts safely and efficiently.
• Dust suppression across active civil sites.
• Watering roads, haul roads and work areas.
• Supporting earthworks, compaction and road construction activities.
• Completing daily pre-starts and machinery checks.
• Monitoring water levels and refills.

Skills

Watercart operation

Safety awareness

Reliability & punctuality

Teamwork/independence

Tools

RII Water Truck

Standpipe Ticket

Job description

$46 - $47 per hour + Penalties + Allowances

Ongoing Civil Work | Sunshine Coast

Experienced Watercart Operator looking for ongoing civil work?

We're looking for reliable Watercart Operators to join established civil construction teams working across the Sunshine Coast.

You’ll play an important role in supporting earthworks, road construction and site operations through effective water application and dust suppression.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating Watercarts safely and efficiently
• Dust suppression across active civil sites
• Watering roads, haul roads and work areas
• Supporting earthworks, compaction and road construction activities
• Completing daily pre-starts and machinery checks
• Monitoring water levels and completing refills
• Working safely around other mobile plant and site personnel

Projects May Include

• Roadworks
• Subdivisions
• Bulk earthworks
• Car parks
• Site preparation
• Civil infrastructure

What We're Looking For

• Proven Watercart operating experience
• RII Water Truck
• Standpipe Ticket is advantageous
• Previous civil construction experience
• Relevant machinery tickets
• Strong safety awareness
• Reliable and punctual work ethic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents encouraged to apply
• Applicants must have unrestricted Australian working rights

What's In It For You?

• $46 - $47/hr + penalties + allowances
• Ongoing work
• Sunshine Coast projects
• Variety of civil construction sites
• Long-term opportunities for reliable operators