About us

JG Harkness Excavations Pty Ltd is a family owned and operated earthmoving business based in the Adelaide Hills. We are continuously growing and expanding our business and now require an experienced and reliable Truck Driver (Heavy Combination) and multi-skilled plant operator. We provide a diverse range of services including large rural and civil construction projects based in the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula. With over 20 years working in the earthmoving industry, we have a proud and ongoing reputation of providing high quality work, value for money and good customer service.

Qualifications & experience

Minimum 2 years experience

Construction Industry White Card

Heavy Combination licence is essential

Plant Operator of General Earthmoving machinery

Experience operating excavators, skid steers and front end loaders is required

Full time job opportunity with immediate start.

Australian citizenship is required for this position

Tasks & responsibilities

Safe operating of Heavy Combination semi tipper truck and trailer

Carting of quarry rubble materials to rural construction sites

Carting of waste material from construction sites to waste resource facilities

Mobilising plant machinery to and from site

Daily inspection of truck and completion of logbook

Cleaning and maintaining of truck

Experience in operating earthmoving machinery - general and civil construction including base preparation, bulk cut and fill and loading of trucks

Operate machinery in a safe manner

Able to work flexible and extended hours where required - Job is based on hours between Monday- Friday 7:00am - 5:00pm with 1/2 hour meal break

Benefits

Overtime available during busier months of the year

Full time position with immediate start

Above Award flat rate payable to employees