Job Description
Civil Operator – Excavator and Truck Driver / Grader / Earthmoving | Full-Time
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About Us
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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.
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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.
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About the Role
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We're seeking a capable and confident Civil Operator with experience on excavators, graders, and general earthmoving equipment.
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This is a hands-on role working across a variety of civil projects including roadworks, drainage, culverts, reinstatement, bulk earthworks, utilities, and maintenance.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Safe and efficient operation of excavators, graders, and other earthmoving machinery
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Civil earthworks including trimming, final trim, bulk earthworks, trenching, backfilling, reinstatement
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Working to levels, laser setups, and site plans
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Completing daily pre-starts and equipment checksSupporting on-ground civil works when needed
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Following all safety procedures, SWMS and site requirements
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Maintaining a clean and qualified work environment
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Skills & Experience
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Proven experience operating excavators and graders in a civil environment
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Grader Experience Favourable
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Ability to assist with labouring and site setup when required
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Strong earthmoving and final trim skills
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White Card
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Reliable, safe, and team-oriented work ethic
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Ability to work unsupervised and produce consistently high-quality work
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Desirable (not essential)
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Skid steer, roller, or additional plant tickets
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Experience working under councils, VicRoads, Melbourne Water or utilities
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What We Offer
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Stable full-time work across varied civil projects
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Well-maintained machinery and equipment
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Strong team culture in a supportive, family-run company
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Opportunities to progress into Leading Hand, Site Lead or specialist roles
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Local work across the Yarra Valley + Melbourne surrounds
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Who This Role Suits
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Enjoys working across a mix of civil jobs
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Wants long-term stability and a great team
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Values working for a company that treats its people with respect
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📌 Excavator Operator With Truck Licence (New South Wales)
🏢 Bells Civil Excavations
📍 New South Wales