Excavator Operators

5 days ago


Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia RED Appointments Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Our clients are major players when it comes to Civil projects. With multiple projects underway & strong pipeline of projects, they are looking to grow their team with skilled Operators looking for long-term career opportunities.    

RED Appointments provides a broad range of human-resource and workforce recruitment services. Our clients include some of Australia's most respected companies and we offer our employees a variety of opportunities, working on premium projects.

About the Roles

We are currently recruiting for experienced Final Trim Excavator Operators for local Darwin based civil projects.

Variety of ongoing civil projects including:

• Subdivisions

• Road upgrades

• Defence Base works

Skills and Experience

To be suitable for these positions you will have the following:

• Must have proven experience with GPS operation

• Hold relevant machinery tickets & white card

• Ability to pass drug and alcohol screening

• National police check required for some projects

• Must be based locally in Darwin - No Flights provided for these roles

What's in it for you?

• Local works - Working Monday to Friday Possibility for Saturday's

• Opportunity to work on some of NT's major civil projects

• Potential to progress to permanent roles for the right candidates

Benefits and Culture:

• Weekly pays with competitive pay rates

• Ongoing work with great team environment

• Opportunity for transition into full-time roles for the right candidates

If you have the relevant experience, please phone Amanda to discuss, or apply for this position by selecting the Quick Apply button and forward your resume.

PLEASE NOTE - To be considered for these positions' applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews.

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