Final Trim Excavator Operator — Civil Construction Competitive Rates + Penalties + Work Ute About Us
Aligned Solutions is a Queensland-based plant hire and civil earthworks business delivering GPS machine control solutions and quality earthworks across regional Queensland and beyond. We run late-model equipment fitted with full Trimble Earthworks machine control and pride ourselves on precision, reliability, and doing the job right the first time.
The Role
We're seeking an experienced Final Trim Excavator Operator to join our team on civil construction projects. You'll be operating a range of GPS-equipped excavators from 5T to 25T to deliver final trim and detailed earthworks to tight tolerances on subdivisions, roadworks, and bulk civil projects. You'll be happy to jump out and help on the ground when required.
What You'll Be Doing
- Final trim and detailed excavation to design on civil projects
- Operating Trimble GPS machine control (Earthworks) equipped excavators across a 5T–25T range
- Working to tight tolerances on batters, pads, drainage, and subgrade
- Getting on the ground to assist with pegs, checks, and general labouring when needed
- Daily pre-starts, machine care, and maintenance reporting
- Working closely with supervisors, surveyors, and project teams
What We're Looking For Essential:
- Minimum 3 years' final trim excavator experience on civil construction projects
- Comfortable operating a range of excavator sizes, from 5T through to 25T
- Strong understanding of levels, grades, and reading civil drawings
- Willing to get out of the machine and help on the ground when required
- Current White Card and relevant plant tickets/competencies
- A professional attitude — you take pride in your finish and look after your machine
Highly Desirable:
- Trimble GPS machine control experience (Earthworks, GCS900, or similar)
- Multi-machine experience — trucks, skid steers, graders, etc.
- Experience across roadworks, subdivisions, and bulk earthworks
- HR licence or above
What's On Offer
- Competitive hourly rates reflecting your experience
- Late-model, well-maintained GPS-equipped machinery across a range of sizes
- Ongoing work with a growing FNQ civil business
- Direct access to the owner — no layers of management
Excavator Operator - Final Trim in Cairns employer: Aligned Machine Solutions
Aligned Plant Hire is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant region of Cairns, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and teamwork. Employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring they grow their skills while working on exciting civil construction projects across Far North Queensland. With a focus on innovation and the latest technology, such as GPS-equipped machinery, we provide a rewarding environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the industry.
