Machinery / Excavator Operator – Demolition & Civil Works
Location: Deception Bay, Brisbane Northside Employment: Casual (full-time hours)
We are seeking an experienced Machinery Operator, preferably with strong Excavator experience, to join our demolition and civil works team.
The successful applicant will be confident operating machinery across a variety of demolition, earthworks and civil projects throughout Brisbane and surrounding areas.
About the Role
Your duties will include:
- Operating excavators and other machinery on demolition and civil sites
- Residential and commercial demolition
- Detailed demolition and strip-out works where required
- Site clearing and clean-ups
- Bulk and detailed earthworks
- Excavation and trenching
- Loading trucks and sorting demolition materials
- Concrete and hardstand removal
- Preparing and levelling sites
- Working safely around existing structures and services
- Completing daily machinery pre-starts
- Assisting the site team when required
- Following SWMS, site procedures and WHS requirements
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Has proven experience operating excavators
- Has experience within demolition and/or civil construction
- Is confident operating machinery safely in confined or detailed work areas
- Can work independently and as part of a team
- Takes pride in looking after machinery and equipment
- Is reliable, punctual and has a robust work ethic
- Understands workplace health and safety requirements
Essential Requirements
- Excavator / relevant machinery operating experience
- Construction White Card
- Current Australian Driver Licence
- Ability to pass drug and alcohol testing
- Full Australian working rights
The following would be highly regarded:
- Demolition experience
- Civil construction experience
- HR or higher truck licence
- Asbestos awareness/removal qualifications
- Experience operating multiple types of machinery
- Relevant tickets and licences
What We Offer
- Consistent work across demolition and civil projects
- Variety of machinery and projects
- Work with an established demolition and civil team
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Opportunity for ongoing, long-term employment
- Deception Bay / North Brisbane base