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Excavator Operator (14T) – Civil Construction | Caloundra

Location: Caloundra, QLD

Duration: 12+ Month Project

Hours: Monday to Friday | 6:30am – 4:30pm (flexible finish times)

Pay Rate: $42.00-$45.00+ per hour, depending on experience

Travel Allowance: $21.94 per day

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced 14T Excavator Operator to join our client’s in Caloundra.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure long-term work on a major civil construction project, with 12+ months of consistent employment and the potential to transition into a permanent full-time role for reliable, high-performing operators.

You’ll be operating a 14-tonne excavator (non-GPS), carrying out precision excavation works while working alongside an experienced civil construction team.

Key Responsibilities

Final trim excavation to a high standard (non-GPS)

Bulk and detailed excavations for civil construction

Excavation of trenches and drainage infrastructure

Moving pipes, materials and spoil around site

Site preparation for initial construction works

Hard and soft landscaping excavation works

Working safely and efficiently on a busy civil construction site

About You

To be successful, you will have:

Demonstrated experience operating 14T excavators

Strong final trim excavation skills (non-GPS)

Experience working on civil construction projects

Confidence working around live services, crews and busy work areas

The ability to work accurately, safely and efficiently

Reliability and commitment to attending work Monday to Friday

Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

Essential Requirements

White Card

Current Driver’s Licence

Own reliable transport

RIIMPO320F – Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations

Available to work Monday to Friday (approximately 6:30am – 4:30pm)

Full Australian working rights (Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or unrestricted work rights). Applicants on Working Holiday or Student Visas will not be considered.

The following will be viewed favourably:

Roller ticket

Loader ticket

Dozer ticket

Grader ticket

Experience on recreational park developments or landscaping-related civil projects

What’s on Offer

$42.00-$45.00+ per hour, depending on experience

Daily travel allowance of $21.94

Long-term project with 12+ months of work

Opportunity for ongoing employment

Potential to transition into a permanent full-time position

Consistent Monday to Friday hours

Supportive team environment on a major Sunshine Coast development

If you’re an experienced excavator operator who takes pride in producing quality work and wants to be part of a long-term civil construction project, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and relevant tickets to be considered.