Excavator Operator – Screw Piling & Construction
Are you an experienced excavator operator looking for a
full-time, long-term role with a well-established construction company?
Piling Victoria
is one of Victoria's established screw piling contractors, providing foundation solutions across the
residential, commercial and civil construction sectors
.
We are looking for an experienced
Excavator Operator
to join our installation team. You'll operate a range of machinery to install steel screw piles and carry out excavation and foundation works on a variety of projects throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria.
The role is
predominantly Monday to Friday
, with
occasional Saturday work
when required. From time to time, projects may also require
regional travel and overnight stays away from home
.
Previous screw piling experience is preferred, but not essential – we'll provide the training.
Are you an experienced excavator operator looking for a
full-time, long-term role with a well-established construction company?
Piling Victoria
is one of Victoria's established screw piling contractors, providing foundation solutions across the
residential, commercial and civil construction sectors
.
We are looking for an experienced
Excavator Operator
to join our installation team. You'll operate a range of machinery to install steel screw piles and carry out excavation and foundation works on a variety of projects throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria.
The role is
predominantly Monday to Friday
, with
occasional Saturday work
when required. From time to time, projects may also require
regional travel and overnight stays away from home
.
Previous screw piling experience is preferred, but not essential – we'll provide the training.




What You'll Be Doing
This isn't just a job sitting in an excavator all day. You'll take responsibility for your jobs and work with your crew to get sites completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Your day-to-day work will include:
Operating and carrying out basic maintenance on a range of excavators
Installing steel screw piles
Transporting machinery, piles and equipment to site
Reading plans, engineering drawings and site levels
Setting out and marking pile locations
Digging strip footings and slotted piers
Drilling holes and piers
General excavation and site preparation
Cutting steel screw piles using grinders and oxy/acetylene equipment
Completing piling installation records and site documentation
Directing and assisting junior crew members
Taking responsibility for the quality and completion of your work
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who knows their way around a construction site and can be trusted to get the job done.
You must have:
Excavator competency/licence with
at least 2 years' operating experience
Current Construction Industry
White Card
Heavy Rigid (HR) driver's licence – manual/synchro
Current
Working With Children Check
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and engineering drawings
Ability to understand site levels and confidently use laser levels




Flexibility to work an occasional Saturday
Ability to undertake occasional regional work requiring overnight stays away from home
You'll also need to be:
Reliable and self-motivated
Safety conscious
Comfortable working with minimal supervision
A good communicator
Able to work as part of a small crew
Willing to get out of the machine and help when required
Someone who takes pride in doing a job properly
Previous construction, civil, earthmoving or piling experience will be highly regarded.
Never Installed Screw Piles?
That's OK.
If you're a capable excavator operator with the right attitude and construction experience,
we can teach you screw piling.
You'll receive practical training in our piling equipment, installation procedures and reporting requirements.
What We Offer
$80,000 – $100,000+ per year
, depending on experience
Permanent full-time position
Predominantly Monday to Friday
Occasional Saturday work
Variety of
residential, commercial and civil projects
Metropolitan and regional work
Salary review after 3 months
Training in screw pile installation
Up-to-date, well-maintained equipment
Variety of machinery, sites and work
Opportunity to take responsibility for your own jobs and crew
Stable employment with an established Melbourne piling contractor
Opportunity to develop specialised skills within the piling industry
This is a
full-time position with a 6-month probation period
.
Immediate Start Available
If you're an experienced excavator operator who wants a stable role, good equipment, varied work and the opportunity to develop specialised piling experience,
we'd like to hear from you.
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📌 Excavator Operator – Screw Piling & Construction (Melbourne)
🏢 Piling Victoria
📍 Melbourne