Join a rapid-growing Brisbane landscaping company delivering large-scale hotel, bar, acreage and commercial projects.
Operate a variety of machinery while working as part of a hands-on crew on technically interesting landscape construction projects.A specialist landscape design, construction and maintenance company is growing its Brisbane team and is looking for an experienced Excavator / Combo Operator to join the business full-time.The company works predominantly on large-scale commercial projects including hotels, bars and apartment developments, alongside select acreage estates and residential builds.
Projects are varied and substantial, involving everything from major sandstone retaining walls and site preparation through to drainage, irrigation, concreting and complete landscape construction.This role would suit an experienced operator who enjoys doing more than sitting in a machine all day.
Depending on what's happening on site, you'll be operating excavators, Posi-Tracks, tippers and trucks, then jumping out and working alongside the crew to get the job completed.About the RoleYou'll essentially run a combo role, operating the machinery required for each stage of the project while also being an active member of the landscape construction team.We're particularly interested in someone with strong excavation experience who understands levels, falls, trenching and site preparation, and who is confident working around sandstone, retaining walls, drainage and concrete works.Your work will include:Operating 1.7, 4 and 8-tonne excavatorsOperating Posi-Tracks / track loadersOperating swivel tippers and other site machineryDriving MR/HR trucks where licensedLand clearing and general site preparationTrenching and working accurately to required levels and fallsStormwater trenching and installationWater and irrigation trenching and installationOperating auger and jackhammer attachmentsExcavation and preparation for sandstone/rock retaining wallsConcrete site preparationRetaining wall preparation and installationLoading, moving and placing materials around siteAssisting the landscape construction crew when machinery isn't requiredThis is not a machine-only position.
You'll be part of a close-knit crew, so we're looking for someone happy to get out of the excavator, grab the tools and help wherever required to keep the project moving.What's on Offer$40+ per hour + Super, depending on experience and capabilityFull-time, permanent positionBonus opportunitiesAverage ***** hours per weekMonday to Friday, with occasional Saturday work and TOILUniforms and PPE providedTeam trips and dinners to celebrate successful projectsExcellent variety of machinery and project workLarge-scale commercial, acreage and residential projectsOpportunity to join a growing business with genuine long-term career opportunitiesRequirementsWhat We're Looking ForAbove everything else, we're looking for a confident, experienced excavator operator who is reliable, hands-on and works well as part of a team.Ideally, you'll bring:Strong excavator operating experience, particularly across the 1.7–8 tonne rangeExperience operating Posi-Tracks / track loadersProven experience with land clearing, trenching and site preparationConfidence working with sandstone, rock and retaining wall constructionA good understanding of levels and fallsExperience with stormwater, drainage and/or irrigation installationExperience using auger and jackhammer attachmentsConcrete preparation experienceMR or HR licence highly regardedThe ability to read a site and understand what needs to happen nextA practical, problem-solving approachA strong work ethic and pride in getting the job finished properlyMost importantly, you'll be someone who sees themselves as part of the crew, not just the operator.BenefitsIf you're an experienced operator looking for more variety than simply sitting in a machine all day, this is an opportunity to work across some genuinely interesting landscape construction projects with a growing Brisbane company.Apply now to join our team and take your career to the nextlevel!

📌 Excavator/Posi Combo - $40+Hr (Townsville)
🏢 Select People / Apprentice Recruit
📍 Townsville