At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate excavators for detailed civil excavation and final trim works across various projects.
- Company: Leading civil construction contractor with ongoing projects in South East Queensland.
- Benefits: $43-$47/hr + penalties, $50+ transition rate, fuel card, and company ute provided.
- Other info: Immediate starts available with long-term employment opportunities across Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work on exciting projects while earning competitive pay.
- Qualifications: Must have excavator RII, White Card, and proven final trim experience.
The predicted salary is between 47 - 47 $ per hour.
Civil Excavator Operator - Final Trim Experience Essential
Experienced Final Trim Excavator Operators wanted! $43-$47/hr + pens & $50+ transition rate. ASAP start, ongoing civil work across SEQ.
22nd September, 2026
Civil Excavator Operator – Final Trim Experience
$43–$47/hr + Penalties & Allowances | $50+ Transition Rate | Ongoing Work |Immediate starts | Ongoing SEQ projects
701 Recruitment is seeking experienced Civil Excavator Operators with proven final trim experience for ongoing work with a leading civil construction contractor across South East Queensland.
If you're confident completing detailed excavation, working to levels and tolerances and operating in tight areas around services, we want to hear from you.
What's on offer?
- $43–$47/hr + penalties & allowances, depending on experience
- $50+ transition rate following successful transition into the role
- Fuel card provided once established in the role
- Company ute provided for full-time operators
- Ongoing projects across Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast
- Long-term employment opportunities
- 22nd September, 2026
Civil Excavator Operator – Final Trim Experience
$43–$47/hr + Penalties & Allowances | $50+ Transition Rate | Ongoing Work |Immediate starts | Ongoing SEQ projects
701 Recruitment is seeking experienced Civil Excavator Operators with proven final trim experience for ongoing work with a leading civil construction contractor across South East Queensland.
If you're confident completing detailed excavation, working to levels and tolerances and operating in tight areas around services, we want to hear from you.
What's on offer?
- $43–$47/hr + penalties & allowances, depending on experience
- $50+ transition rate following successful transition into the role
- Transport expenses covered
- Fuel card provided once established in the role
- Company ute provided for full-time operators
- Immediate starts available
- Ongoing projects across Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sunshine Coast
- Long-term employment opportunities
The role
You'll be completing detailed civil excavation and final trim works across a range of projects, including:
- Final trim excavation to within 30mm tolerance
- Working to levels, grades, plans and specifications
- Detailed excavation around footings, trenches and drainage
- Stripping footings and formation preparation
- Working safely in tight proximity to underground services, machinery and site personnel
- Operating 5T, 14T and 20T excavators
- Loading trucks and moving materials
- Assisting with general civil labouring when required
What we're looking for
- Excavator RII – mandatory
- Current White Card
- Proven civil construction excavator experience
- Hands-on final trim and detailed excavation experience
- Strong understanding of levels, grades and tolerances
- Confidence operating smaller excavators, including 5T machines
- GPS experience highly regarded, but not essential
- Own reliable transport
- Willingness to travel between SEQ projects as required
- Reliable, safety-focused and willing to jump off the machine when required
This isn't a bulk earthworks-only role.
We're looking for operators with practical civil final trim experience who can confidently work to levels and achieve an accurate finish.
Civil Excavator Operator - Final Trim Experience Essential in Brisbane employer: 701 Recruitment
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