Civil Excavator Operator - Final Trim Experience Essential
Experienced Final Trim Excavator Operators wanted $43-$47/hr + pens & $50+ transition rate. ASAP start, ongoing civil work across SEQ. 22nd September, 2026
Civil Excavator Operator – Final Trim Experience $43–$47/hr + Penalties & Allowances | $50+ Transition Rate | Ongoing Work |Immediate starts | Ongoing SEQ projects 701 Recruitment is seeking experienced
Civil Excavator Operators with proven final trim experience
for ongoing work with a leading civil construction contractor across South East Queensland. If you're confident completing detailed excavation, working to levels and tolerances and operating in tight areas around services, we want to hear from you. What's on offer?
$43–$47/hr + penalties & allowances, depending on experience $50+ transition rate following successful transition into the role Fuel card provided once established in the role Company ute provided for full-time operators Ongoing projects across Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast Long-term employment opportunities 22nd September, 2026
Civil Excavator Operator – Final Trim Experience $43–$47/hr + Penalties & Allowances | $50+ Transition Rate | Ongoing Work |Immediate starts | Ongoing SEQ projects 701 Recruitment is seeking experienced
Civil Excavator Operators with proven final trim experience
for ongoing work with a leading civil construction contractor across South East Queensland. If you're confident completing detailed excavation, working to levels and tolerances and operating in tight areas around services, we want to hear from you. What's on offer?
$43–$47/hr + penalties & allowances, depending on experience $50+ transition rate following successful transition into the role Transport expenses covered Fuel card provided once established in the role Company ute provided for full time operators Immediate starts available Ongoing projects across Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast Long-term employment opportunities The role:
You'll be completing detailed civil excavation and final trim works across a range of projects, including: Final trim excavation to within 30mm tolerance Working to levels, grades, plans and specifications Detailed excavation around footings, trenches and drainage Stripping footings and formation preparation Working safely in tight proximity to underground services, machinery and site personnel Operating 5T, 14T and 20T excavators Loading trucks and moving materials Assisting with general civil labouring when required What we're looking for
Excavator RII –
mandatory Current White Card Proven civil construction excavator experience Hands-on final trim and detailed excavation experience Strong understanding of levels, grades and tolerances Confidence operating smaller excavators,
including 5T machines GPS experience highly regarded, but not essential Own reliable transport Willingness to travel between SEQ projects as required Reliable, safety-focused and willing to jump off the machine when required This isn't a bulk earthworks-only role. We're looking for operators with practical civil final trim experience who can confidently work to levels and achieve an accurate finish.