Excavator Operator

Smith & Co Recruitment · Brisbane QLD 4000 · Full time
Posted 20d ago

Excavator Operator

Smith & Co Recruitment
~$85k - $99k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Immediate starts available across several active civil sites.
  • Competitive rates of $43–$50 per hour + penalties with overtime opportunities.
  • Positions available for operators with different levels of experience.

  • Immediate starts available across several active civil sites!
  • Projects available throughout Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast
  • Work across subdivisions, roadworks and major infrastructure projects

Smith & Co – Labour Hire & Recruitment Specialists

Excavator Operators – Multiple Civil Projects Across SEQ

Smith & Co is looking for skilled Excavator Operators to join a number of established civil contractors across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. With new projects commencing and existing sites continuing to grow, we have multiple opportunities available for operators looking to secure their next role.

The work covers a broad mix of civil construction, including subdivisions, road upgrades, drainage, bulk earthworks and land development. Positions are available for operators with different levels of experience, ranging from general excavation and trenching through to highly experienced GPS Final Trim Operators.

What's in it for you

  • Competitive rates of $43–$50 per hour + penalties
  • Overtime available across a number of projects
  • Immediate commencement available for suitable operators
  • Multiple locations throughout Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast
  • Consistent weekday hours across established civil sites
  • Variety of machinery, contractors and project environments
  • Exposure to major subdivisions, infrastructure and road construction
  • Opportunities to work with Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 contractors
  • Long-term positions available on projects with secured workloads
  • Potential ongoing career opportunities for reliable, high-performing operators

What we're looking for

  • Proven Excavator Operator experience within civil construction
  • Experience across subdivisions, roadworks, drainage or bulk earthworks
  • Operators from general earthmoving through to Final Trim are encouraged to apply
  • Trimble and/or Topcon GPS experience will be highly regarded
  • Relevant RII Excavator competency/ticket
  • Current Construction White Card
  • Ability to confidently operate around existing services and ground crews
  • Good understanding of civil site safety and machinery procedures
  • Reliable transport and ability to travel to projects within your preferred area
  • Dependable attitude with the ability to work effectively as part of a civil crew

How to Apply

If you're an Excavator Operator looking for consistent hours, competitive rates and access to a variety of projects across South East Queensland, click Apply Now to find out which current Smith & Co opportunity best suits your experience.

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Skills

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Civil site safety proceduresDependable attitudeExcavationGps (trimble and/or topcon)Ground crew communicationOperation around existing servicesReliable transportRii excavator competency/ticketTravel flexibility within seqWhite card

Perks & benefits

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Competitive hourly ratesLong-term positions availableOvertime opportunities

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