We are seeking an experienced 30 Tonne Excavator Operator to work across civil construction, infrastructure, earthworks, drainage, and rehabilitation projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate 30T excavators safely across a variety of civil projects.
- Use attachments including hydraulic rock breaker, GP, mud and trenching buckets, ripper, and tilt rotator.
- Safely change attachments using hydraulic quick hitch systems.
- Perform precision excavation, trenching, drainage installation, bulk earthworks, final trim, rock breaking, backfilling, loading, and material handling.
- Operate safely on steep terrain, batters, embankments, and around underground services.
- Complete daily pre-starts, routine maintenance, plant logbooks, and defect reporting.
- Work effectively with ground crews while maintaining WHS and environmental compliance.
- Experience with hydraulic rock breakers, quick hitch systems, and tilt rotators.
- Ability to operate safely on steep and difficult terrain.
- Strong understanding of excavation safety and underground service protection.
- White Card and current driver's license (HR license desirable).
- Civil construction experience and strong safety focus.
- VOC for excavator operations preferred.
- GPS machine control (Trimble, Topcon or Leica).
- Final trim and detailed excavation experience.
- Road and infrastructure construction experience.
- Experience working around live services.
- First Aid, Traffic Management, Confined Space and Working at Heights tickets.
30 Tonne Excavator Operator – Townsville
We are seeking an experienced 30 Tonne Excavator Operator to work across civil construction, infrastructure, earthworks, drainage, and rehabilitation projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate 30T excavators safely across a variety of civil projects.
- Use attachments including hydraulic rock breaker, GP, mud and trenching buckets, ripper, and tilt rotator.
- Safely change attachments using hydraulic quick hitch systems.
- Perform precision excavation, trenching, drainage installation, bulk earthworks, final trim, rock breaking, backfilling, loading, and material handling.
- Operate safely on steep terrain, batters, embankments, and around underground services.
- Complete daily pre-starts, routine maintenance, plant logbooks, and defect reporting.
- Work effectively with ground crews while maintaining WHS and environmental compliance.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience operating 30T excavators.
- Experience with hydraulic rock breakers, quick hitch systems, and tilt rotators.
- Ability to operate safely on steep and difficult terrain.
- Strong understanding of excavation safety and underground service protection.
- White Card and current driver's license (HR license desirable).
- Civil construction experience and strong safety focus.
- VOC for excavator operations preferred.
Desirable
- GPS machine control (Trimble, Topcon or Leica).
- Final trim and detailed excavation experience.
- Road and infrastructure construction experience.
- Experience working around live services.
- First Aid, Traffic Management, Confined Space and Working at Heights tickets.
What You'll Need
- Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions and extended shifts when required.
- Commitment to safe work practices, PPE compliance, hazard reporting, and teamwork.
30 Tonne Excavator Operator - Townsville employer: Achieve Group Recruitment
Join a dynamic team in Townsville where your skills as a Drainage Labourer will be valued and rewarded. We offer competitive pay, reliable hours, and a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and teamwork. With opportunities for growth and development, you’ll find a fulfilling career path while working on exciting projects at the beautiful Harvey Range.
