Civil Operator – Excavator and Truck Driver / Grader / Earthmoving | Full-Time

About Us

Bells Civil Excavations is a family-owned business servicing the Yarra Valley and greater Melbourne. We deliver high-quality civil, infrastructure, and maintenance works across councils, utilities, water authorities, and private clients.

With a strong reputation for reliability, safety, and high standards, we are expanding our team and looking for skilled operators who take pride in their work.

About the Role

We’re seeking a capable and confident Civil Operator with experience on excavators, graders, and general earthmoving equipment.

This is a hands-on role working across a variety of civil projects including roadworks, drainage, culverts, reinstatement, bulk earthworks, utilities, and maintenance.

The ideal candidate is someone who can jump straight onto the machine, work well with a small team, and complete high-quality work with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Safe and efficient operation of excavators, graders, and other earthmoving machinery

Civil earthworks including trimming, final trim, bulk earthworks, trenching, backfilling, reinstatement

Working to levels, laser setups, and site plans

Completing daily pre-starts and equipment checks

Supporting on-ground civil works when needed

Following all safety procedures, SWMS and site requirements





Maintaining a clean and professional work environment

Skills & Experience

Essential:

Heavy Rigid (HR) or Heavy Combination (HC) licence

Proven experience operating excavators and graders in a civil environment

Grader Experience Favourable

Ability to assist with labouring and site setup when required

Strong earthmoving and final trim skills

White Card

Reliable, safe, and team-oriented work ethic

Ability to work unsupervised and produce consistently high-quality work

Desirable (not essential):

Skid steer, roller, or additional plant tickets

Experience working under councils, VicRoads, Melbourne Water or utilities

What We Offer

Stable full-time work across varied civil projects

Well-maintained machinery and equipment

Strong team culture in a supportive, family-run company

Opportunities to progress into Leading Hand, Site Lead or specialist roles

Local work across the Yarra Valley + Melbourne surrounds

Who This Role Suits

This role is perfect for an operator who:

Enjoys working across a mix of civil jobs

Takes pride in valuable workmanship

Wants long-term stability and a great team

Values working for a company that treats its people with respect

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced operator looking for a steady, well-supported role in a growing civil business, we’d love to hear from you.

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