09th September, 2026

Excavator Operators - Civil Construction
$43-$47/hr + Penalties & Allowances | $50+ Transition Rate | ASAP Start | Ongoing Work
701 Recruitment is currently seeking experienced Excavator Operators to join our team and work across a range of civil construction projects throughout South East Queensland.
We're looking for operators who are confident on the machine, have solid civil experience and can assist with detailed excavation and final trim works.
What's on offer?
$43-$47/hr + penalties & allowances, dependent on experience (casual rate)
$50+ per hour transition rate following a successful transition into the role
Transport expenses covered
Fuel card provided once established in the role
Full time operators will be provided with their own ute
ASAP starts available
Ongoing work with prospects for long-term employment
Projects ranging from the Gold Coast through to the Sunshine Coast

Long-term applicants must be flexible and prepared to work across projects from the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sunshine Coast as required.
About the role
Your duties may include:
Operating excavators safely and efficiently on civil construction sites (Operating 5T,14T,



20T- Must be confident operating smaller machines)
Working in tight proximity to other plant and overhead/underground services
Digging around footings
Stripping footings
Basic trimming
Final trimming to within a 30mm tolerance
Bulk excavation and earthworks
Trenching and detailed excavation
Loading trucks and moving materials
Working around existing services and other plant
Completing daily pre-starts and basic machine checks
Assisting with general labouring duties when required

What you'll need:
Excavator RII - mandatory
White Card
Flexibility to work across Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sunshine Coast project
Own reliable transport
Proven experience operating excavators in a civil construction environment
Ability to final trim to within a 30mm tolerance
GPS experience highly regarded, but not essential
Strong understanding of civil construction practices
Reliable, hardworking and safety-focused attitude

If you're an experienced Excavator Operator looking for your next opportunity in the civil construction space, apply now!

📌 Excavator Operators $43 $47/hr Penalties Asap Start Brisbane
🏢 701 Recruitment
📍 Brisbane