
Excavator Operator
First Grade Recruitment
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
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