At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate tractors and machinery for large-scale civil construction projects on the Sunshine Coast.
- Company: Join Shadforths, a leading family-owned civil construction company with over 60 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy long-term local work, generous leave, overtime pay, and daily travel allowances.
- Other info: Opportunities for paid training and career advancement in a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team focused on safety, wellbeing, and career progression.
- Qualifications: Experience operating large tractors and machinery, with a commitment to safety and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 27 - 33 $ per hour.
- Shadforths Civil Contractors – Sunshine Coast QLD
- Casual/Temporary
- 1d ago , from Shadforths Civil Contractors
We're looking for an experienced Tractor / Multi-Skilled Plant Operator to join our team working on a large-scale masterplanned community project on the Sunshine Coast.
This is a varied role combining tractor operations with other bulk earthworks machinery, offering long-term local work with one of Queensland's leading civil construction companies.
Your responsibilities will include
- Operating 200+HP 4WD tractors with discs, ploughs and bulk bin spreaders.
- Lime spreading, soil mixing and treatment approximately 2-3 days per week.
- Operating other machinery, including rollers and articulated dump trucks (Moxys), for the remainder of the week.
- Supporting general bulk earthworks operations as required.
- Maintaining safe operating practices and completing daily machinery checks.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience operating large agricultural or civil construction tractors.
- Experience with lime spreading, soil treatment or stabilisation highly regarded.
- Competency operating rollers, Moxys or other earthmoving machinery.
- Current driver's licence and Construction White Card.
- A strong commitment to safety, reliability and teamwork.
Why Join Shadforth?
- Long-term local work on major civil construction projects across the Sunshine Coast.
- Generous leave arrangements through our RDO structure.
- Casual-to-permanent opportunities offering ongoing employment and job security.
- Enhanced earning potential through overtime rates and Saturday loadings.
- Daily travel allowances for eligible site-based employees.
- Paid training and development with opportunities to upskill and progress your career.
- Supportive team culture with a focus on safety, wellbeing and career progression.
About Shadforth Shadforth is a proudly family-owned civil construction company with over 60 years of experience delivering major residential subdivisions and infrastructure projects across Queensland and Northern NSW.
With a strong pipeline of projects and a commitment to developing our people, we offer the opportunity to build a long-term career with a well-established and growing civil contractor.
Tractor Operator in Sunshine Coast employer: Shadforths Civil Contractors
Shadforths Civil Contractors is an outstanding employer, offering a supportive team environment where your contributions are valued and recognised. With a focus on local work, you can enjoy the comfort of being home every night while benefiting from career growth opportunities and wellness programs tailored to enhance your wellbeing. Join us to be part of a stable workforce with a continuous pipeline of projects and experienced leaders dedicated to guiding your professional journey.
Contact Details:
Shadforths Civil Contractors Recruitment Team
