Excavator Operator

Excavator Operator

Contract Type:

Labour Hire

Location:

Ipswich   

Industry:

Construction

Salary:

$ 40.00 - 50.00 Per Hour

Contact Name:
Leo Clatworthy
Contact Phone:
0420 958 825
Contact Email:
leo.clatworthy@fetchrecruit.com.au
Date Published:

10-Jul-2025

We are looking for multiple experienced Civil Plant Operators such as: GPS operators (Excavator, Dozer, Grader), Moxy, Roller, Loader, Skid + Skilled Labourers required for one of my clients who specialises in Subdivisions, Bulk Earthworks & Road Works.

WHAT WE OFFER:
  • Opportunity to work with a leading earthworks contractor responsible for employing 1,500 people 
  • Upskill with onsite training, working with industry leaders as well as the opportunity to gain additional machine tickets + VOC - Roller, Loader, Skid, Moxy, Excavator
  • Consistent 50+hour work weeks
  • Market Leading pay rates
  • Genuine Growth Opportunities  = PROMOTIONS TO MACHINES & LEADING HANDS
  • Work with SOURCR's best construction recruitment company 2 years running 

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY DUTIES:

  • Trimming verge and road reserves to finish level
  • Box outs for kerb, crossover, or service trenches
  • Cutting to levels for stormwater, sewer, or NBN conduits
  • Working around live services or completed sections of the subdivision
  • Supporting pipe crews or drainage teams by spot digging
  • Backfill trenches and other earthworks areas to spec
  • Trim batters and pads for final inspections or compaction
  • Carry out clean-up cuts around services and structures like pits, manholes, or retaining walls

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

  • Minimum 1 year experience operating Excavators 
  • Prefered experience operating machines with GPS Topcon, Trimble or UTS system
  • License + Car - Some of our projects are hard to reach so we require you to have reliable transport to get to site
  • High attention to detail and patience
  • Strong understanding of levels, fall, and GPS technology (GPS not essential)
  • Ability to work independently and think ahead
  • Good communication and teamwork


This is a  TEMP TO PERM  opportunity (reviewed at 3 and 6 months), increasing pay rates once set milestones are achieved. This is an ongoing position where you will be working 10 hour days, 5/6 days per week.

Please reply via email to confirm interest and contact Leo on  0420 958 825  to discuss further.
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