At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate excavators and heavy machinery on exciting civil construction projects.
- Company: Join JRT Group, a local family-owned business with over 20 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy a great work-life balance with a 5/4 roster and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Be part of a valued team where your contributions truly matter.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while developing your skills in a dynamic role.
- Qualifications: Proven excavator operating experience and a strong focus on safety.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 $ per year.
JRT Group is seeking an experienced, reliable and safety-focused Excavator Operator to join our team, working across a range of civil construction and earthworks projects throughout Rockhampton, Yeppoon and surrounding areas.
This role requires more than just strong operating skills. We're looking for someone who is switched on, takes pride in their work, can operate machinery with accuracy and efficiency, and is confident working both independently and as part of a team.
About the Role
The successful applicant will be an experienced Excavator Operator who is confident undertaking a variety of civil construction and earthmoving tasks, with the ability to operate other heavy equipment highly regarded.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Operating excavators safely, efficiently and productively across civil construction projects
- Undertaking bulk excavation, trenching, drainage, batter work, detailed excavation and general earthworks
- Carrying out site preparation, loading trucks, material handling and backfilling operations
- Working accurately to site plans, levels, set-outs and project specifications
- Performing detailed excavation and final trim work to required tolerances
- Working safely around underground services, other machinery and site personnel
- Confidently operating other earthmoving equipment when required and appropriately qualified
- Working independently and taking responsibility for operational decisions when required
- Conducting daily pre-start inspections, basic maintenance and reporting equipment faults
- Completing required documentation, including pre-starts, dockets and timesheets
- Maintaining a strong focus on safety, productivity, quality workmanship and site requirements
- Working Monday to Friday, with some Saturday work as required
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have proven experience operating excavators within the civil construction or earthworks industry
- Be a confident and competent operator with experience across a variety of excavation tasks
- Have experience in bulk earthworks, trenching, drainage and detailed excavation
- Be capable of working accurately to levels, site plans and project specifications
- Have a sound understanding of safe excavation practices and working around underground services
- Be alert, switched on and safety-focused, with the ability to respond appropriately in a busy operational environment
- Be reliable, trustworthy and capable of working independently or as part of a team
- Have the confidence and judgement to make operational decisions when required
- Hold a current Construction White Card
- Have your own reliable transport
- Have GPS machine control and final trim experience – highly regarded
- Have experience operating other heavy earthmoving equipment – highly regarded
- Hold an HR licence – highly regarded but not essential
Why Join JRT Group?
JRT Group is a proudly local, family-owned business that has been operating in the Rockhampton and Yeppoon region for over 20 years. Over that time, we’ve built a strong reputation in the civil construction industry and continue to grow our operations across Central Queensland.
When you join JRT, you’re joining a team where our people are valued and everyone plays an important role in keeping our projects moving. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, can be relied upon to get the job done and wants to become a valued member of our team.
If you’re an experienced operator looking for a role with variety, responsibility and a great 5/4 Lifestyle roster, we’d like to hear from you.
Civil Excavator Operators in Yeppoon employer: JRT Group
JRT is an exceptional employer that offers a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same. With a strong focus on professional development, employees have the opportunity to expand their skillset across various civil construction projects while being part of a supportive team. Located in a thriving area, JRT prioritises high standards of workmanship and safety, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
