Experienced Excavator Operator – Civil & Electrical Infrastructure Experienced Excavator Operator – Canberra ACT

Fuzlec Pty Ltd

Canberra ACT | Melbourne / Victoria Applicants Encouraged

Full-time | Long-term project through to 2028

Fuzlec is looking for an experienced Excavator Operator to join our team on a major infrastructure project in Canberra, ACT.

This is a long-term position, with the current project expected to continue through to 2028.

The role would suit either:

A Canberra/ACT-based operator looking for secure, long-term work; or

A Melbourne/Victoria-based operator who is happy to work away from home.

The Role You will be involved in civil works associated with electrical and infrastructure construction, including:

Excavation and trenching for underground services

Excavating around existing services

Installation of conduits and pits

Detailed excavation and preparation works

Backfilling and reinstatement

Reading plans and working to levels

Operating excavators and associated plant

Driving company trucks as required

Working closely with electricians and civil crews

Assisting with general civil duties when required

What We're Looking For To be considered, you will need:

Strong excavator experience within civil construction

Experience working around underground services

Trenching, conduit and pit installation experience

Current HR truck licence

Excavator competency/tickets

Construction Industry White Card

Current driver's licence





Strong understanding of safe excavation practices

Ability to read plans and work to levels

Valuable communication and teamwork

A practical, hands-on attitude

Willingness to assist outside the machine when required

Experience in electrical infrastructure, utilities, water, sewer or similar civil projects will be highly regarded.

Additional plant tickets, skid steer/loader experience and GPS machine-control experience would also be advantageous.

What We Offer

Competitive hourly rate based on experience and capability

Long-term project work through to 2028

Full-time employment

Overtime and additional hours depending on project requirements

Accommodation for eligible interstate employees

Travel and living-away arrangements for interstate employees

Ongoing opportunities across future Fuzlec projects

Opportunity to grow with an expanding electrical and civil contractor

We are looking for someone who can do more than simply operate a machine. The right person will become an important part of our civil team and will have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility as Fuzlec continues to grow.

About Fuzlec Fuzlec is a Melbourne-based electrical and civil contractor delivering works across electrical infrastructure, underground services, industrial facilities, water and wastewater infrastructure and commercial construction.

Immediate interviews are available, with the successful applicant ideally commencing within the next four weeks.

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