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Excavator Operator (Pipe Crew)

Shadforth
North Lakes, QLD
A$50 p/h + hour weeks with penalties
Construction → Plant & Machinery Operators
Casual
On-site

Posted 14 hours ago

Join Shadforth, one of Queensland’s leading family-owned civil construction companies, delivering major subdivision and infrastructure projects across the Sunshine Coast.

We’re looking for experienced Excavator Operators to join our Pipe Crews installing stormwater, sewer, and water mains on large-scale civil projects.

Side Excavator Operators

  • Experience operating 20T+ machines
  • Confident with lifting ops, shoring boxes & deep excavations
  • Team player, follows directions & works safely

Lead Excavator Operators

  • Skilled in deep excavations & benching to standard
  • Experienced working around services & teams
  • GPS experience a bonus

What's in it for you?

  • Weekly pay + penalties
  • Local work – home every night
  • Career growth & Cert III opportunities
  • Upskilling and training pathways
  • Modern, reliable fleet with Trimble tech
  • Supportive culture & wellness initiatives
  • Inclusive, family-owned company with 40+ years of success

About Us With 40+ years of local history, Shadforth has built a strong reputation for quality civil projects across QLD and Northern NSW.

To Apply
If you're interested in this role, submit an up-to-date copy of your resume and a covering letter highlighting your experience.

Checkout our website for other career opportunities - www.shadcivil.com.au

About Shadforth

Cooya Beach, QLD, Australia
Construction
1001-5000 employees

Shadforth have partnered with our clients to deliver civil construction projects for more than 40 years. Through a “self delivery” model consisting of over 600 pieces of plant and a

great team of civil professionals, we deliver projects completed to the highest quality possible.

With a head office on the Sunshine Coast and projects spread throughout Queensland and New South Wales, Shadforth's expertise includes building sustainable residential communities, commercial and industrial subdivisions, government infrastructure projects as well as key mining and renewable energy infrastructure.

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