Dredge Operator – Join the SPS Team!

Southern Pacific Sands is a leading supplier of premium washed silica sand, bio-retention filtration media, soil products and quality ready-mixed concrete across Brisbane and South East Queensland. We're looking for a reliable, safety-focused Dredge Operator to join our production team. Whether you're an experienced dredge operator or come from a robust earthmoving background and are keen to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a hands-on role operating our dredging equipment, along with supporting land-based operations using loaders, excavators and dump trucks when required. You'll be part of a small, close-knit team working across multiple dredges in a dynamic production environment.

Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 11-12 Hour Days | Home Every Night

If you're looking for stable, long-term work with a growing local company that values its people, this could be the prospect for you.

What you'll be doing

- Operating and monitoring dredging equipment safely and efficiently
- Working across multiple dredge sites and systems
- Operating loaders, excavators and dump trucks as required
- Assisting with daily production activities and site maintenance
- Conducting pre-start inspections and routine equipment checks
- Following all safety, environmental and operational procedures
- Working closely with a small team to achieve production targets

What we're looking for

- Commitment to safe work practices




- Previous experience operating mobile plant such as loaders, excavators or dump trucks
- Dredging experience highly regarded but not essential
- A willingness to learn and develop recent skills
- Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of your work
- Strong reliability and work ethic
- Current driver's licence
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening

Why join Southern Pacific Sands?

At SPS, you're part of a team.
- Stable, full-time employment with a growing business
- Opportunity to learn and develop specialised dredging skills
- Training provided for the right candidate
- Diverse role across dredging and land-based operations
- Modern, well-maintained equipment
- Small team environment with genuine autonomy
- Strong earning potential through consistent hours
- Home every night and weekends with your family
- Uniform and PPE provided
- Safety-first culture focused on looking after our people

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys operating equipment and wants to build a long-term career with a local business.

Ready to join the SPS team?

If you're an experienced dredge operator or an earthmoving operator looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. ? Apply online with your resume today.

Southern Pacific Sands is an Equal Employment Prospect employer and values diversity in the workplace.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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