Lead Excavator Operator

2 days ago

Gladstone Queensland, Australia Roebuck Civil Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Lead Excavator Operator - Pipe Laying Crew – Gladstone

IMMEDIATE START

Roebuck Civil is a well-established civil construction company specialising in water and sewer infrastructure projects across Central and North Queensland. With active projects from Gladstone to Townsville and west to Emerald and Charters Towers, we are currently seeking motivated and experienced individuals to join our growing team.

Work Location:

Gladstone

  • Sewer and water pipelaying.

Current Opportunities:

  • Lead Pipe Laying Excavator Operator

What We're Looking For:

Ideal applicants will:

  • Have a strong commitment to safety
  • Be responsible, reliable, and team-oriented
  • Be able to work effectively in small teams and remote environments
  • Understand productivity expectations on civil projects
  • Show initiative and problem-solving capabilities on site

Essential Skills & Requirements:

  • Valid Driver Licence
  • Construction White Card (Construction Induction Safety Certificate)
  • Basic computer literacy (or willingness to learn) – we operate a paperless system for timesheets and job reporting
  • Relevant industry Certificates of Competency
  • Machinery tickets (for Operator roles)

Training & Development Opportunities:

At Roebuck Civil, we believe in building capability from within.

We offer:

  • On-the-job mentoring and supervision by experienced team leaders
  • Upskilling opportunities through industry-recognised training programs
  • Support to obtain additional tickets, licences, and competencies relevant to your role
  • Training in digital tools to support our paperless systems

Why Join Roebuck Civil?

  • Work on meaningful infrastructure projects in supportive crews
  • Be part of a company with a strong reputation across regional Queensland
  • Great team culture and leadership that values practical skills and innovation

Remuneration:

  • Agreed remuneration based on experience/suitability
  • Wages paid weekly

Apply now to be part of a company building the future of regional Queensland infrastructure.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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