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 checksSupporting on-ground civil works when needed
- Following all safety procedures, SWMS and site requirements
- Maintaining a clean and professional work environment

Skills & Experience

- Proven experience operating excavators and graders in a civil setting
- Grader Experience Favourable
- Ability to assist with labouring and site setup when required
- Strong earthmoving and final trim skills
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- 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

- Enjoys working across a mix of civil jobs
- Wants long-term stability and a great team
- Values working for a company that treats its people with respect

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📌 Excavator Operator with Truck Licence (Healesville)
🏢 Bells Civil Excavations
📍 Healesville