We are seeking a skilled and experienced Excavator Operator with a solid civil background to join our delivery team on the Haystone Project. Operating modern 14T to 24T Sumitomo excavators within a productive 6-person site crew, you will be responsible for structural civil earthworks, precision precast placements, and structural backfilling.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Precast Installation: Precision handling, placement, and alignment of precast concrete blocks.
- Structural Fill Operations: Backfilling retaining walls with aggregate and executing Level 1 reinforced filling
on grid retaining wall systems.
- Final Trim Works: Maintaining tight tolerances, trimming to subgrade levels, and assisting with batters and
benches (final trim skills highly regarded).
- Plant Operation: Safe, productive operation of onsite 14T to 24T Sumitomo excavators.
- Team Collaboration: Working seamlessly alongside pipe layers, spotters, and ground crew to maintain high
daily production and job safety.
- Maintenance:
Conducting mandatory daily pre-start inspections and routine operational plant upkeep.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Proven experience as an excavator operator on civil infrastructure or subdivision projects.
Prior experience working within a pipe crew or installing civil pits and culverts is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability in structural aggregate backfilling and geogrid reinforced wall installations.
Final trim capability is highly regarded.
Must-Have Mandatory Licences & Tickets:
- Valid full driver's licence
- Excavator ticket (RII standard or recognized equivalent)
- Track loader ticket
- Telehandler ticket / licence
- General Construction Induction (White Card)
- Committed approach to workplace health, safety, exclusion zones, and site risk management.
PROJECT LOCATION & HOW TO APPLY To apply, please send your resume directly to Brent Moore: