Front End Loader / Excavator Operators – Full time Positions

SoilWorx is looking for experienced and reliable Front End Loader / Excavator Operators to join our growing operations team, with full-time positions available across our Western and South East locations.

With more than 40 years of industry experience, SoilWorx is a trusted Victorian provider of cartage, plant hire, disposal services and bulk foundation materials across the trade, civil, commercial and retail sectors.

Our reputation is built on safety, reliable service, and a hardworking team that takes pride in getting the job done properly.

Locations: Western Suburbs & South East Melbourne
Employment: Full-Time Positions Available
Hours: Shifts falling between 5:00am–7:00pm, Monday to Friday, with Saturday work available

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for safely operating front-end loaders and excavators across our busy soil and materials facilities.

Your day-to-day work will include loading trucks, managing stockpiles, feeding screening and processing equipment, moving materials throughout the yard, and helping ensure our operations run safely and efficiently.

We have full-time positions available, offering consistent hours and the opportunity to build a long-term career with an established Victorian business.

Your Responsibilities

- Safely operating front-end loaders and excavators
- Loading trucks and trailers accurately and efficiently
- Feeding, screening, and processing equipment
- Handling, stockpiling, and moving materials throughout the yard
- Completing daily pre-start checks and reporting defects or maintenance requirements promptly




- General yard duties and maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment
- Following all SoilWorx safety and environmental procedures
- Working closely with drivers, yard staff, and management to keep daily operations running smoothly

What We’re Looking For

- Previous experience operating front-end loaders and/or excavators
- Experience loading trucks and trailers
- Relevant machinery tickets and competencies
- Construction Industry White Card
- Flexibility to work shifts falling between 5:00am and 7:00pm, Monday to Friday
- Saturday availability when required
- Strong understanding of workplace safety
- Good spatial awareness when working around trucks, heavy machinery and pedestrians
- Reliable, punctual and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- A strong work ethic and pride in the equipment you operate and the work you produce
- Experience within the soil, quarry, recycling, landscaping, civil construction, earthmoving, or bulk materials industries will be highly regarded.

What’s on Offer

- Positions available across Melbourne’s West and South East
- Saturday work available
- Competitive rates with overtime opportunities
- Modern heavy machinery and equipment
- Supportive and experienced operations team
- Long-term career opportunities within a growing business
- The opportunity to join an established Victorian company with more than 40 years of industry experience

If you’re an experienced Loader or Excavator Operator with a strong work ethic, a safety‑first mindset and you’re looking for secure, consistent work with an established Victorian business, we’d like to hear from you.

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📌 Front End Loader / Excavator Operators (Melbourne)
🏢 SoilWorx
📍 Melbourne