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Plant Operator (Excavator, Skid Steer)

Brisbane, Queensland💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-30 → 2026-10-01

Core

Operating excavators and skid steers to perform bulk excavation, trenching, site cuts, and material movement for landscape and civil projects.

Role type

Plant Operator (Excavator, Skid Steer)

Builds

Landscape and civil infrastructure components

Domain

Landscaping / Civil Construction

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Excavator operation (1.5T–20T), Skid steer operation, Reading construction plans and levels, Daily machinery pre-start inspections, Safe work practices around services, Physical fitness for ground tasks

Preferred skills

HR/MR licence, Additional plant operating tickets

Technologies

Excavators, Skid steers

Responsibilities

Operate excavators for detailed excavation and trenching, Read and work from plans and set-outs, Conduct daily pre-start checks, Collaborate with supervisors and ground crew, Assist with general site tasks, Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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