CIVIL EXCAVATOR OPERATORS - IMMEDIATE START
Job Title:EXPERIENCED EXCAVATOR OPERATOR
Location:Rockhampton & Yeppoon, QLD
JRT Group is seeking an experienced, reliable and safety-focusedExcavator Operatorto join our team, working across a range of civil construction and earthworks projects throughout Rockhampton, Yeppoon and surrounding areas.
This role requires more than just strong operating skills.
We're looking for someone who is switched on, takes pride in their work, can operate machinery with accuracy and efficiency, and is confident working both independently and as part of a team.
About the Role
The successful applicant will be an experienced Excavator Operator who is confident undertaking a variety of civil construction and earthmoving tasks, with the ability to operate other heavy equipment highly regarded.
Key responsibilities will include:
Operating excavators safely, efficiently and productively across civil construction projects
Undertaking bulk excavation, trenching, drainage, batter work, detailed excavation and general earthworks
Carrying out site preparation, loading trucks, material handling and backfilling operations
Working accurately to site plans, levels, set-outs and project specifications
Performing detailed excavation and final trim work to required tolerances
Working safely around underground services, other machinery and site personnel
Confidently operating other earthmoving equipment when required and appropriately qualified
Working independently and taking responsibility for operational decisions when required
Conducting daily pre-start inspections, basic maintenance and reporting equipment faults
Completing required documentation, including pre-starts, dockets and timesheets
Maintaining a strong focus on safety, productivity, quality workmanship and site requirements
Working Monday to Friday,



with some Saturday work as required
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
Have proven experience operating excavators within the civil construction or earthworks industry
Be a confident and competent operator with experience across a variety of excavation tasks
Have experience in bulk earthworks, trenching, drainage and detailed excavation
Be capable of working accurately to levels, site plans and project specifications
Have a sound understanding of safe excavation practices and working around underground services
Be alert, switched on and safety-focused, with the ability to respond appropriately in a busy operational environment
Be reliable, trustworthy and capable of working independently or as part of a team
Have the confidence and judgement to make operational decisions when required
Hold a current Construction White Card
Have your own reliable transport
Have GPS machine control and final trim experience – highly regarded
Have experience operating other heavy earthmoving equipment – highly regarded
Hold an HR licence – highly regarded but not essential
Why Join JRT Group?
JRT Group is a proudly local, family-owned business that has been operating in the Rockhampton and Yeppoon region for over 20 years.
Over that time, we've built a strong reputation in the civil construction industry and continue to grow our operations across Central Queensland.
When you join JRT, you're joining a team where our people are valued and everyone plays an key role in keeping our projects moving.
We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, can be relied upon to get the job done and wants to become a valued member of our team.
If you're an experienced operator looking for a role with variety, responsibility and a great 5/4 Lifestyle roster, we'd like to hear from you.
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📌 Civil Excavator Operators - Immediate Start (Yeppoon)
🏢 JRT Group
📍 Yeppoon