Excavator Operator

16 hours ago


Maryland, New South Wales, Australia Lawcon Pty Ltd Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
Excavator Operator – Newcastle / Hunter Region

Lawcon is a well-established Newcastle-based Construction and Plant Hire business, known for delivering quality results to a diverse range of clients across the public and private sectors. With a skilled and motivated team, we are driven by honesty, strong work ethics, and valued working relationships.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Excavator Operator with GPS experience to join our team working across the Newcastle and Hunter Region.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can confidently operate excavators on civil sites, while also supporting other key areas of our operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Minimum 3 years' experience operating excavators – including final trim and use of all attachments
  • Proven GPS machine control experience on excavators (minimum 12 months)
  • Truck licence (HR or MR) highly desirable
  • Conduct routine equipment maintenance checks and report any issues to ensure machinery operates at peak performance
  • Work safely around live services and overhead powerlines
  • Work unsupervised and complete tasks in a timely and safe manner
What You'll Need:
  • Minimum 3 years of excavator operating experience
  • Excavator competency ticket (essential)
  • HR or MR Truck Licence (advantage)
  • White Card and Driver's Licence (essential)
  • Overhead powerlines competency (advantage)
  • Posi Track experience (advantage)
  • A strong work ethic, physical fitness, and safety-first mindset
  • Must be reliable, competent, and safety-focused
  • Experience in civil construction projects (earthworks, drainage, or roadworks)
What We Offer:
  • A stable and ongoing work across the Newcastle & Hunter Region,
  • A supportive and safety-focused work environment
  • Recognition for your skill and dedication
  • Long-term opportunities with a respected local company
  • Competitive pay rates

If you meet the above requirements and are looking to join a professional and hardworking team, we'd love to hear from you.

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