Civil Construction Roles

4 hours ago

Maryborough QLD, Australia JAC CIVIL Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year
Civil Construction Roles – Foreman / Supervisor | MC Operator | Excavator Operator | Skilled Civil Construction Leading Hand
ABOUT JACC

Established in 2009, JAC Civil (JACC) is a family-owned civil/municipal project delivery company based on the Fraser Coast in Queensland. We have strong, long-term relationships with government agencies and private firms, delivering a wide range of civil and structural construction services. Our projects include road and drainage maintenance, consulting, resource management, fire preparedness and more.

We pride ourselves on being a community minded company with family values at our core.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We have a large pipeline of upcoming projects and are expanding our team.

Due to strong growth and confirmed local contracts, JAC Civil is actively recruiting for multiple positions, including:

  • Foreman / Supervisor (Civil Construction)
  • MC Operator (Truck & Dog, Side Tipper, Float, Water Tanker)
  • Excavator Operator
  • Tradesperson / Skilled Civil Construction Leading Hand

Whether you want to lead a team, operate machinery, or bring your technical skills to site, this is your chance to join a respected market leader and secure long-term, stable work on significant civil construction projects across the Fraser Coast.

If you value stability, enjoy being home daily (no FIFO/DIDO), and want a genuine work-life balance – this is the opportunity for you.

WHAT WE OFFER
  • Immediate opportunities to step into long-term, secure roles with a strong pipeline of projects
  • Flexible employment options: full-time or casual to suit your lifestyle
  • Very competitive pay rates and overtime available, reflective of skills and experience
  • Local work – no FIFO, no DIDO: home every night
  • Supportive, family-owned company with strong values and positive culture
  • Monthly company meetings & bi-annual family events
  • Uniforms and safety gear provided at no cost
ABOUT THE ROLES
Foreman / Supervisor
  • Oversee and coordinate civil construction projects (roads, drainage, earthworks)
  • Lead and mentor site crews, ensuring safety, quality, and timelines are achieved
  • Liaise with clients, engineers, and managers
  • Monitor progress, resolve issues, and prepare reports
  • Operate machinery as required
  • Opportunity to step into a key leadership role with very competitive remuneration for the right candidate
MC Operator
  • Operate and maintain MC-class vehicles (truck & dog, side tipper, float, water tanker)
  • Undertake road works, quarry haulage, and bulk earthworks
  • Perform daily checks and maintain accurate reporting
  • Assist site teams with labouring duties when needed
Excavator Operator
  • Operate excavators and attachments for road works, drainage, and bulk earthworks
  • Carry out pre-start checks, servicing, and minor maintenance
  • Deliver high-quality outcomes, independently or as part of a team
  • Assist with manual handling or other site duties during downtime
Tradesperson / Skilled Civil Construction Leading Hand
  • Carry out civil works including road construction, footpaths, kerb & channel, stormwater, drainage headwalls, and concrete structures
  • Read and interpret drawings, set out works with lasers or dumpy levels
  • Operate plant equipment (Excavator, Roller, Skid Steer – HR licence advantageous)
  • Lead small teams and mentor less experienced workers
  • Deliver high-quality finishing work and promote safe work practices
KEY REQUIREMENTS (DEPENDING ON POSITION)
  • Civil construction experience (road works, drainage, or related projects)
  • Supervisory/leading hand experience required for Foreman and Tradesperson roles
  • Current QLD driver's licence (MC or HR desirable depending on role)
  • Excavator or other plant operator tickets (for machinery roles)
  • Minimum 1–2 years' experience in similar role

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