Excavator Operator – Cleveland, QLD

Immediate Start | Monday–Friday | 10–12 Hour Days | Civil Construction

CMTL Group is currently seeking an experienced Excavator Operator for an immediate start on a civil construction project in Cleveland, QLD.

The successful candidate will be responsible for basement excavation works, along with assisting the ground crew with general labouring duties when required.

We are looking for a reliable, hands-on operator who is confident working in confined excavation areas and is happy to jump out of the machine to assist the team when needed.

What's On Offer

- Immediate start

- Location: Cleveland, QLD

- Monday to Friday roster

- 10–12 hour days

- Consistent local work – home every night

- Competitive hourly rates

- Supportive and safety-focused team

Scope of Work

- Operating excavators for basement excavation works

- Detailed excavation and working around existing structures

- Loading out excavated materials and spoil





- Assisting with general site labouring duties

- Preparing walls for shotcrete application

- Assisting ground crews with site preparation and clean-up

- Loading and moving materials as required

- Completing daily pre-start checks and maintaining safe operating practices

Requirements

Essential Requirements

- Proven experience operating excavators within civil construction

- Previous basement excavation experience highly regarded

- Relevant Excavator RII/ticket

- Construction White Card

- Current Driver's Licence

- Solid understanding of excavation safety and working around ground crews

- Willingness to assist with manual labouring duties when not operating

- Reliable transport to Cleveland

- Available for an immediate start

- Ability to work 10–12 hour days, Monday to Friday

📌 Excavator Operator (Cleveland)
🏢 CMTL Group Ptd
📍 Cleveland