" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eExcavator Operator\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25393\"\u003e Building \u0026amp; Construction \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25394\"\u003e Driver / Operator \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25395\"\u003e Brisbane \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"25396\"\u003e Contract \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 13/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind long term work with established civil contractors\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003estart sooner with immediate opportunities on active sites\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork across subdivisions, roadworks and major infrastructure projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout your new role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Smith \u0026amp; Co\u0026nbsp;is recruiting Excavator Operators for current and upcoming projects with established civil contractors across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Projects include subdivisions, road upgrades, drainage, bulk earthworks and land development. Roles range from general excavation and trenching through to GPS final trim. We\u0026rsquo;ll discuss the project, location and type of machine work that best match your experience.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Hourly rates are generally \u003cstrong\u003e$46\u0026ndash;$50 plus penalties\u003c/strong\u003e, depending on the role and project. Start dates, duties, and site locations vary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What\u0026rsquo;s on offer?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLong-term opportunities on active civil projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImmediate starts available on selected sites\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOvertime available on some projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeekday hours across established civil sites\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork across subdivisions, roadworks, drainage and earthworks\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunities ranging from general excavation to GPS final trim\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperate excavators across civil construction projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplete excavation and trenching to site requirements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport drainage, subdivision, roadworks or earthworks crews\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFollow plans, marks and instructions from site supervisors\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork safely around existing services, machinery and ground crews\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse GPS systems for final-trim work when required\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunicate with the crew to keep work safe and on schedule\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSkills \u0026amp; experience we are looking for\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcavator operating experience in civil construction\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelevant RII Excavator competency or ticket\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent Construction White Card\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to work safely around services and ground crews\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGPS final trim experience\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSubdivision, Roadworks, drainage, or bulk earthworks\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNice to haves\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdditional RII tickets for rollers, loaders, or skid steers\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience operating different excavator sizes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfidence completing pre-starts and basic plant checks\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e We encourage general excavation operators and experienced GPS final-trim operators to apply. Project requirements vary, so you don\u0026rsquo;t need experience across every type of work listed.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout your team\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll work alongside civil Supervisors, Leading Hands, operators and ground crews. Team structure and daily tasks vary by project.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Smith \u0026amp; Co Recruitment\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Smith \u0026amp; Co Recruitment connects civil workers with established contractors across South East Queensland. We recruit for subdivisions, road construction, drainage, earthworks and other civil projects, and can discuss opportunities that suit your experience and preferred location.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow to apply\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e If you\u0026rsquo;re an Excavator Operator looking for your next civil project, click \u003cstrong\u003eApply Now\u003c/strong\u003e to discuss the current opportunities with Smith \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuestions?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e For questions about the role or help with your application, contact \u003cstrong\u003eAshton\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on \u003cstrong\u003e0457418571 OR\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eashton@smithandco.net.au\u003c/strong\u003e. 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