GPS Excavator Operator

WORKPAC · Brisbane QLD 4000 · Casual/Holiday
Posted 6d ago

GPS Excavator Operator

WORKPAC
Brisbane QLD 4000

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Casual/Holiday

~$109k(Estimated)
$55.00 p/hour
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Operate GPS-equipped Komatsu excavators on major civil earthworks projects across Brisbane.
  • Carry out bulk and detailed excavation, final trim, trenching, levelling and stockpiling while maintaining specified levels and working safely around services.
  • Bring at least two years of recent GPS excavator experience, a current Excavator Ticket, White Card and driver’s licence.

Job details

  • $55 per hour + penalties + daily travel allowance
  • Immediate starts available with 89 hour days
  • Work across major civil earthworks projects in Brisbane

About the Client

Our Client is a well-established civil construction contractor delivering large-scale earthworks and infrastructure projects across Brisbane. They are seeking experienced GPS Excavator Operators to join their team across multiple project sites.

What You Will Be Doing

As a GPS Excavator Operator, you will be responsible for the below duties:

  • Operating 3050 tonne Komatsu excavators fitted with GPS
  • Performing bulk earthworks, detailed excavation, final trim and trenching
  • Placing, spreading, levelling and stockpiling soil, rock and rubble
  • Working safely around underground services and existing infrastructure
  • Maintaining accurate excavation levels and site specifications

What You Will Need

To be successful in this role you will need to have the below:

  • Minimum 2 years' recent GPS excavator operating experience
  • Current Excavator Ticket
  • Current Construction White Card
  • Current Driver's Licence and reliable transport
  • Multiskilled experience highly regarded

What's in it for you?

  • $55 per hour + penalties + daily travel allowance
  • 6:30am starts with 89 hour days
  • Opportunity to move across other projects following project completion

APPLY NOW!

For more information, please contact

Jess Angus Recruitment Coordinator 

(07) 37152092 

Jessica.angus@workPac.com 

REF:BSINDJ2026145095

About WorkPac

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Skills

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Bulk earthworksDetailed excavationExcavation level controlExcavator operationFinal trimGps machine controlMultiskillingSoil and rock handlingTrenchingUnderground services safety

Licenses & certifications

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Construction white cardCurrent drivers licenceExcavator ticket

Perks & benefits

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$55 per hourDaily travel allowanceOpportunity to move to other projectsPenalty rates

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