Job Description

We are seeking an experienced 30 Tonne Excavator Operator to work across civil construction, infrastructure, earthworks, drainage, and rehabilitation projects.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Operate 30T excavators safely across a variety of civil projects.
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- Use attachments including hydraulic rock breaker, GP, mud and trenching buckets, ripper, and tilt rotator.
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- Safely change attachments using hydraulic quick hitch systems.
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- Perform precision excavation, trenching, drainage installation, bulk earthworks, final trim, rock breaking, backfilling, loading, and material handling.
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- Operate safely on steep terrain, batters, embankments, and around underground services.
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- Complete daily pre-starts, routine maintenance, plant logbooks, and defect reporting.
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- Work effectively with ground crews while maintaining WHS and environmental compliance.
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- Experience with hydraulic rock breakers, quick hitch systems, and tilt rotators.
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- Ability to operate safely on steep and difficult terrain.
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- Strong understanding of excavation safety and underground service protection.
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- White Card and current driver's license (HR license desirable).
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- Civil construction experience and solid safety focus.
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- VOC for excavator operations preferred.
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- GPS machine control (Trimble, Topcon or Leica).
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- Final trim and detailed excavation experience.
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- Road and infrastructure construction experience.
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- Experience working around live services.
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- First Aid, Traffic Management, Confined Space and Working at Heights tickets.
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30 Tonne Excavator Operator – Townsville

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We are seeking an experienced 30 Tonne Excavator Operator to work across civil construction, infrastructure, earthworks, drainage,



and rehabilitation projects.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Operate 30T excavators safely across a variety of civil projects.
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- Use attachments including hydraulic rock breaker, GP, mud and trenching buckets, ripper, and tilt rotator.
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- Safely change attachments using hydraulic quick hitch systems.
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- Perform precision excavation, trenching, drainage installation, bulk earthworks, final trim, rock breaking, backfilling, loading, and material handling.
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- Operate safely on steep terrain, batters, embankments, and around underground services.
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- Complete daily pre-starts, routine maintenance, plant logbooks, and defect reporting.
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- Work effectively with ground crews while maintaining WHS and environmental compliance.
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Essential Requirements

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- Proven experience operating 30T excavators.
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- Experience with hydraulic rock breakers, quick hitch systems, and tilt rotators.
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- Ability to operate safely on steep and difficult terrain.
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- Strong understanding of excavation safety and underground service protection.
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- White Card and current driver's license (HR license desirable).
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- Civil construction experience and strong safety focus.
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- VOC for excavator operations preferred.
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Desirable

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- GPS machine control (Trimble, Topcon or Leica).
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- Final trim and detailed excavation experience.
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- Road and infrastructure construction experience.
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- Experience working around live services.
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- First Aid, Traffic Management, Confined Space and Working at Heights tickets.
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What You'll Need

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- Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions and extended shifts when required.
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- Commitment to safe work practices, PPE compliance, hazard reporting, and teamwork.
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📌 30 Tonne Excavator Operator - Townsville
🏢 Achieve Group Recruitment
📍 Townsville