RDOs | Strong Pipeline of Work | Good People | Brisbane-Based Projects We’re looking for an experienced

Excavator / Plant Operator

to join the Retz team, working across Brisbane, North Lakes and surrounding areas.

This is not a role where you’ll just be sitting on one machine all day. We’re after someone who is confident across a range of plant, takes pride in their work, looks after the gear they operate, backs their crew and wants to be part of a team that does things properly.

At Retz, we focus on quality work, safe sites, good people and focus on a strong team culture. We work hard, support each other and are building a workplace that people actually want to be part of.

Excavator / Plant Operator — Brisbane & North Lakes Your Role You’ll be working across a mix of industrial and commercial construction projects, operating a variety of plant including:

Excavators

Dozers

Bobcats / skid steers

Loaders and other site plant

Trenching and excavation works

Detailed excavation around existing services

Backfilling, trimming and site preparation

Loading and moving materials

Working safely around plumbing crews, services and active construction areas

Carrying out daily plant checks and helping keep equipment well maintained

You’ll need to be comfortable jumping between machines and helping the wider crew where required.

Why Retz?

Introduction of RDOs

Strong pipeline of current and upcoming projects

Brisbane, North Lakes and surrounding area work

Up-to-date plant and equipment





Supportive supervisors and experienced crews

Variety of plant and project work

Growing business with genuine opportunities ahead

Strong focus on safety, quality and culture

A workplace where you’re known by your name, not your employee number

A business that values good operators and looks after its equipment

What We’re Looking For You’ll need:

Relevant plant tickets and demonstrated competency across the equipment you operate

White Card

Current driver licence and reliable transport

Proven experience operating a range of plant including excavators, dozers, bobcats and loaders

Experience working around underground services and live construction sites

Ability to read site conditions and work safely around other trades

Strong safety focus

Good attitude and reliable work ethic

Team-first approach

Experience in hydraulic, plumbing or services-related excavation will be highly regarded.

Most importantly, we want someone who knows their machine, respects the equipment they operate and cares about doing a clean, safe and professional job.

Offer

Competitive hourly rate | $50.00 - $56.00 per hour + super (based on experience and capability)

RDOs (Monthly)

Projects in Brisbane, North Lakes and surrounding areas

Variety of plant and equipment

Sound Like You? If you’re an experienced Operator looking for good projects, good equipment, good people and a business where your skills are genuinely valued, we’d love to hear from you.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Excavator and Plant Operator (Brisbane)
🏢 Retz Contracting
📍 Brisbane