Trenching Excavator

Trenching Excavator

Contract Type:

Labour Hire

Location:

Queensland   

Industry:

Civil Infrastructure

Salary:

$ 42.00 - 50.00 Per Hour

Contact Name:
Anton Smith
Contact Phone:
03 9867 3051
Contact Email:
anton.smith@fetchrecruit.com.au
Date Published:

12-Oct-2025


We’re looking for experienced Trenching Excavator Operators to join a leading Queensland civil contractor specialising in subdivisions, bulk earthworks, and road construction.

This is a great opportunity for operators with strong trenching and drainage experience who want consistent, long-term work with real career growth.

What We Offer:
  • Work with one of Queensland’s top civil and earthworks contractors
  • Upskill on-site with training and support from industry leaders
  • Work with SOURCR’s Best Construction Recruitment Company – 2 years running
  • Gain additional machine tickets & VOCs (Roller, Loader, Skid Steer, Moxy, Excavator)
  • Consistent 50+ hour weeks with market-leading pay rates
  • Temp-to-perm opportunity with pay reviews at 3 and 6 months
  • Career progression into machine or leading hand roles
Your Day-to-Day Duties:
  • Operating excavators for trenching, bulk earthworks, batter work, road boxing, pit & pipe, conduits, and site clean-up
  • Working with 15T–50T machines across a variety of civil projects
  • Supporting site crews and trades as required
  • Typical hours: 6am–5pm, 5–6 days per week
What You’ll Need:
  • Proven experience as a trenching or drainage operator
  • White Card and reliable licence and transport(some sites remote)
  • Experience digging around live services and working in tight areas
  • Ability to follow site plans, communicate well, and work safely in a team

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 Anton on  0499 093 813  to discuss further.
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