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Excavator Operator

First Grade Recruitment
Burleigh, QLD
A$35-$45 p/h
Construction → Plant & Machinery Operators
Contract
On-site

Posted 19 days ago


We are currently seeking 2 x experienced Plant Operators/Labourers to join a piling project located in Burleigh Heads. This is a hands-on role supporting piling operations, with a strong focus on safety, precision, and teamwork. Candidates will work under the guidance of an experienced on-site Supervisor and alongside a skilled piling crew.

Key Responsibilities

  • General labouring duties on site
  • Assisting with piling rig operations
  • Stockpiling spoil and loading out trucks
  • Installing pile cages
  • Operating plant and equipment in close proximity to rigs, other machinery, and heritage-listed structures
  • Reading and interpreting construction drawings
  • Using laser levels for accurate measurements

Required Skills & Tickets

  • Concrete pump experience (preferred) or general concreting/civil construction experience with willingness to learn
  • Excavator ticket – must demonstrate strong control and confidence operating in tight spaces and around expensive plant, rigs and heritage listed buildings.
  • Dogman ticket – for lifting pile cages and directing a C6 Crawler Crane

Desirable Tickets (Nice to Have)

  • EWP (Elevated Work Platform)
  • Rigging

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Previous piling experience is highly regarded
  • Alternatively, candidates with solid civil construction backgrounds and a proactive, safety-first attitude will be considered
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Strong communication skills and reliability

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:30am – 4:30pm (with potential for Saturday work, 6 hours)


About First Grade Recruitment

Burleigh, QLD, Australia

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