About the role

APEX Plumbing and Civil is looking for an experienced and reliable Excavator Operator to join our growing team. You'll work across civil, plumbing and drainage projects throughout Brisbane and Southeast Queensland. We need someone who is confident operating machinery safely and efficiently, takes pride in their work and is willing to help the crew outside the machine when required.

Key responsibilities

- Operating excavators and other machinery safely and efficiently

- Detailed excavation and trenching around existing services

- Civil drainage, sewer and water infrastructure works

- Loading trucks and moving materials

- Completing daily machinery checks and basic maintenance

- Working closely with supervisors, plumbers and ground crews

- Assisting with general site duties when required

- Following all workplace health and safety requirements

About you

- Demonstrated experience operating excavators on civil construction sites

- Current MR licence – essential

- Relevant machinery tickets and licences

- Construction White Card





- Experience working around underground services

- Robust understanding of site safety

- Reliable transport and the ability to travel between job sites

- A dependable, hardworking attitude

- Ability to work well within a team

Benefits

- Paid Birthday Leave – Enjoy your birthday off on us after successfully completing probation

- Paid Two-Week Christmas Shutdown – No annual leave is deducted for the Christmas shutdown

- Competitive hourly rate based on experience

- Full-time, ongoing employment

- Varied civil and plumbing projects

- Supportive, down-to-earth team

- Opportunities to grow with the company

About us

APEX Plumbing and Civil is a growing Brisbane-based company delivering plumbing, civil and infrastructure projects throughout Southeast Queensland. We are built on strong industry experience, quality workmanship and a team-first culture.

📌 Experienced Excavator Operator (Capalaba)
🏢 APEX PLUMBING AND CIVIL
📍 Capalaba