Excavator Operator

4 days ago


Torquay, Victoria, Australia Arkonik Contracting Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Who we're looking for...

A full-time Excavator Operator and good all-rounder on site

Our concrete crew is growing and we're looking for an experienced Excavator Operator who doesn't mind getting out of the machine on a pour day.

Our crews work across Surf Coast, Geelong and The Bellarine focusing on residential and decorative concrete work. We specialise in a broad spectrum of works from slabs and footings to driveways, hardscaping and retaining walls.

We're looking for an Excavator Operator/ All-rounder to support an experienced concrete crew and able to work in a fast-paced environment. At Arkonik we want to harness your skills and specialties – we'll put you on jobs that suit your expertise while also giving you the opportunity to hone your skills in a new disciplines (if you want to develop further).

Excavator Operator

As an Excavator Operator you'll be responsible for doing the base work – site cuts and prepping site, ready for form work to take place. Your role will span from operating to reading and understanding architectural and engineering plans, giving direction to off-siders and helping out on occasional pour days. Your work will ensure that the spaces we create are sharp and at a high standard – keeping our stellar reputation for high quality work, intact. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Excavation
  • Reading structural + architectural plans
  • On-ground direction to off-siders
  • Plan and manage site cuts and execute to a high standard
  • Routine maintenance on equipment

Requirements:

  • Own transport
  • Physically Fit
  • Construction White Card
  • 3 years previous experience
  • Medium-rigid + excavator tickets

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*Please be aware, successful applicants will undergo a 1 month trial period on contractor rates before permanent position is offered. *

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