Fuse Recruitment is working with an established civil infrastructure contractor looking to add an experienced
Excavator Operator
to their permanent team.
The business specialises in water infrastructure and pipeline construction, with a strong pipeline of work across new water main installations and civil projects.
This isn't a general bulk earthworks role.
We're looking for an operator who can confidently trench mains, work around existing services and operate larger excavators safely and productively.
The Role
Operating
20t–40t excavators
Trenching for water mains and pipelines
Trenching accurately to levels without relying on GPS
Working around existing live services and maintaining required clearances
Reading plans and understanding excavation depths and service locations
Operating excavator hammers for rock breaking and deep trenching
Working closely with pipelayers, labourers and the wider civil crew
Maintaining high safety and production standards on site
What We're Looking For
Multiple years' experience operating
20t+ excavators
Robust experience in civil construction, utilities, pipelines or water infrastructure
Demonstrated trenching experienceConfident hammering rock on larger excavators
Experience excavating around existing/live services
Ability to read plans and trench accurately to required levels
Current White Card
Current driver's licence and reliable transport to site
Reliable, safety-conscious and looking for a long-term position
Water main, sewer, drainage, pipeline or other utility infrastructure experience will be highly regarded.
Candidates with strong trenching experience around existing services on larger excavators are particularly well suited to the role.
What's On Offer
$50–$55 per hour + super
, depending on experience
Overtime available with approximately
9.5-hour working days
Permanent full-time employment from commencement
Consistent pipeline of civil infrastructure work
Long-term position with a growing contractor
Opportunity to become a key operator within an established crew
If you're an experienced excavator operator who can trench accurately, work safely around services and keep a pipeline crew productive,
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