Excavator Operator – Civil Maintenance Projects

Join a safety-first team delivering essential services across Melbourne

About Q-Main Pty Ltd

Established in 2002, Q-Main is a family-owned business specialising in civil and property maintenance services for the utility sector. With a reputation for safety, quality, and reliable delivery, we support critical infrastructure through skilled workmanship and long-term client partnerships.

The Opportunity

We’re currently seeking experienced Excavator Operators to join our growing team. This role is ideal for operators with a high level of skill and precision, especially around live underground assets. You’ll be joining a supportive environment where safety is paramount, and attention to detail is critical. Full training on our systems and processes will be provided over the first three months.

Key Responsibilities

Safely operate excavators in proximity to live gas, electrical, and other underground services

Carry out both standard and non-destructive excavation methods

Assist with a wide range of civil maintenance tasks, including:

Emergency response works

Concreting and fencing works

Landscaping and minor repairs

Tree and asbestos removal (with tickets)

What You’ll Bring

Excavator competency ticket with 5+ years’ experience in high-risk, precision excavation

Construction White Card

MR truck licence (minimum)

Proven ability to work safely around live assets

Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a team-oriented mindset

Confidence using mobile devices for job logging (training provided)

Other Requirements

Willingness to join an on-call roster following probation

Flexibility for early starts, occasional late finishes, and some weekend work

Why Join Q-Main?

Stable, long-term employment with high job security in an essential services industry

Immediate start available with structured onboarding and site familiarisation

Strong team culture in a supportive, family-run business

Competitive hourly rates with opportunity for overtime, weekend, and on-call earnings

Use of company vehicles, plant, and equipment

Ongoing development and opportunity to grow within the business

If you’re a safety-focused operator who takes pride in doing the job right the first time, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become a valued part of the Q-Main team.