The Company...
GCMarine provides exceptional marine berthing structures to the residential and commercial sectors, specifically, pontoons, marinas, jetties & boardwalks.
We have positioned ourselves with a vibrant team culture and enjoy all the advantages the industry has to offer!
We are looking for a self-motivated, experienced, and passionateExcavator Operator to work as a Piling Barge Operatorto assist with our expanding workload!
The position...
Marine Pile Installation and waterside operations utilising excavators is fundamental to this role,along with maintaining the vessels and piling barge to ensure safe, efficient and effective operations.
Most commonly the piles you will be installing will be steel pipe from 273mm to 457mm to 12.0m(l) with a HDPE pile sleeve however they vary from job to job.
These piles could be "spliced" to increase their overall length to 24.0m(l).
Other style of piles could include timber piles, spun concrete piles and cast in-situ concrete piles.
You don't have to have specific piling experience, we can teach you BUT to be successful in this role you must be a competent excavator operator capable of operating 3.5t to 15t machines with auger attachments.
Hammer & vibro hammer attachments are also used from time to time.
When not installing piles, you will become part of the Installation Crew, installing the pontoons, gangways and concrete abutment blocks.
You may also be required to travel around SEQ or interstate from time to time to complete work commitments.
Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of excavator operating experience and preference will be given to those who can demonstrate the ability to weld steel as required to splice piles.
Main responsibilities...
Take charge of and operate vessels,



specifically relating to piling work with a focus on workplace health and safety guidelines
Installation of piles for marina projects predominately in SEQ and from time to time further afield including interstate
Piles will consist of spun concrete, steel tube, timber and cast in-situ concrete PVC
Liaise with contractors and GCMarine management to co-ordinate onsite, relocation activities
You must have and be / have...
Competent in operating an Excavator as this is a requirement for all piling work
Ability to read plans, and complete set-outs using tapes to determine accurate pile & abutment locations
Mechanical minded for maintenance and minor repair work
Current Drivers License
Enthusiasm, experience, and confidence.
Confidence in your ability to be part of a two-person crew, to move work boats and barges within the busy waterways from location to location
First-rate communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at varying levels
Self-motivated with an excellent interpersonal and professional skills
Not essential to the role but could be beneficial...
Having a Coxswain ticket or higher is a bonus but not a necessity as it would be beneficial for you to operate vessels of various sizes whilst "pushing" our piling barges to site and then maneuver them into position for piling work.
If you don't have a Coxswain ticket, no problem, we will pair you with someone that does.
We're looking for a passionate, proactive, and hard-working team member who will be rewarded with a tailored remuneration plan, as well as the bonus of being part of an exciting and growing industry brand!
To apply, please apply through SEEK detailing why you are the perfect candidate for this role!

📌 Experience Excavator Operator For Marine Piling Barge (Gold Coast)
🏢 GCMarine
📍 Gold Coast