30 Tonne Excavator Operator – Townsville We are seeking an experienced 30 Tonne Excavator Operator to work across civil construction, infrastructure, earthworks, drainage, and rehabilitation projects.
Key Responsibilities Operate 30T excavators safely across a variety of civil projects.
Use attachments including hydraulic rock breaker, GP, mud and trenching buckets, ripper, and tilt rotator.
Safely change attachments using hydraulic quick hitch systems.
Perform precision excavation, trenching, drainage installation, bulk earthworks, final trim, rock breaking, backfilling, loading, and material handling.
Operate safely on steep terrain, batters, embankments, and around underground services.
Complete daily pre-starts, routine maintenance, plant logbooks, and defect reporting.
Work effectively with ground crews while maintaining WHS and environmental compliance.
Essential Requirements Proven experience operating 30T excavators.
Experience with hydraulic rock breakers, quick hitch systems, and tilt rotators.




Ability to operate safely on steep and difficult terrain.
Strong understanding of excavation safety and underground service protection.
White Card and current driver's license (HR license desirable).
Civil construction experience and strong safety focus.
VOC for excavator operations preferred.
Desirable GPS machine control (Trimble, Topcon or Leica).
Final trim and detailed excavation experience.
Road and infrastructure construction experience.
Experience working around live services.
First Aid, Traffic Management, Confined Space and Working at Heights tickets.
What You'll Need Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions and extended shifts when required.
Commitment to secure work practices, PPE compliance, hazard reporting, and teamwork.
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📌 30 Tonne Excavator Operator - Townsville
🏢 ACHIEVE Group Australia
📍 Townsville