Build Your Career with DLS Group Civils

DLS Group Civils is part of the DLS Group, which also incorporates DLS Group Electrical & Detector Loop Services. Together, we provide specialised civil construction, electrical infrastructure support, detector loop installation, drilling, and non-destructive digging services across Melbourne. We work on a diverse range of projects supporting underground electrical networks, utility infrastructure, and transport systems. As a growing and reputable group of businesses, we are committed to delivering exceptional project outcomes while fostering a safe, supportive, and professional workplace for our team.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking experienced and motivated Civil Labourers and Excavator Operators to join our team and contribute to a range of exciting civil construction projects across Melbourne.

About the Role

As a valued member of our civil construction team, you will contribute to a diverse range of infrastructure projects across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Your work will include excavation, trenching, conduit and pit installation, underground utility construction, earthworks, and non-destructive digging activities. Working alongside experienced supervisors and operators, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients while maintaining the highest standards of safety and workmanship.

This role offers a variety of work environments and project types, including occasional regional travel and night works to support critical infrastructure and utility projects. Flexibility and a willingness to work across different locations and schedules will be highly regarded.

This position offers excellent opportunities to expand your skills, gain exposure to varied projects, and build a long-term career within a growing and highly regarded civil construction business

Key Responsibilities





· Operate excavators and associated plant equipment safely and efficiently.

· Undertake excavation and trenching works for civil and underground electrical infrastructure projects.

· Assist with installation of conduits, pits, and underground services, associated cabling.

· Carry out general civil labouring duties including site preparation, reinstatement, and site clean-up.

· Assist with loading, unloading, and transportation of materials and equipment.

· Maintain compliance with all site safety procedures and company policies.

· Work collaboratively with supervisors and team members to deliver projects safely, on time, and to a high standard

About You To be successful in this role, you will possess:

Essential

- Previous experience operating excavators within civil construction environments.

- Relevant excavator tickets and/or licences.

- Heavy Rigid (HR) or Medium Rigid (MR) driver's licence.

- Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.

- Ability to perform physically demanding work.

- Reliable work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude.

- Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Highly Regarded

· Experience working on underground electrical utility or infrastructure projects.

· Understanding of underground services and utility asset protection requirements.

· Experience reading civil and utility construction plans.

· Additional plant operator tickets and civil construction qualification

What's on Offer?

- Market-competitive salary package based on skills and experience.

- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

- Career advancement within a growing and reputable company.

- Modern, well-maintained fleet and equipment.

- Supportive team culture that values safety, respect, and collaboration.

- Stable, long-term employment opportunities.

Apply Now

If you're looking to join a professional civil construction team where your skills are valued and your career can grow, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Civil Labourer/Excavator Operator (Rowville)
🏢 DLS Group Civils
📍 Rowville