Excavator Operator

Delivering 4 Customers (D4C) • Full-time • Wollongong, NSW, AU • 4w ago

Sydney Water have partnered with Delivering 4 Customers (D4C) to deliver; design, construct, maintenance and facilities management services across the Southern Region of Sydney.

D4C is a consortium comprising of John Holland, Service Stream and WSP.

D4C is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join their expanding team to deliver excellence across the Southern Region. If you are successful in the role, you will be operating new and fully maintained equipment.

Primary Purpose: To assist in Excavation and Operating of newly constructed watermains and stormwater projects. Individual projects range from 6-12 months with ongoing permanent work. When not operating you will be required to help your team with other project related tasks. Experience in Deep Excavation, Haul Road Construction, Bulk Earthworks and install of shoring/ground support systems are essential and attention to detail is critical. 

To be considered for this opportunity you must have the following: 

Experience within Civil Utilities Space
Experience operating 18 -50 tonne excavators
Deep trenching experience for inground services install
Shoring/ground support system install experience
Fundamental knowledge of backfilling methodology and geotech compliance
Being able to interrupt project drawings
Excavator tickets (SOA/VOC)
Own transport
Extensive knowledge with Tier 1 safety protocols and excavation permit requirements.
White card 
GPS experience
Experience in similar role in most of the activities listed above and be able to provide references 
Be physically fit to complete all tasks required

Desirable Skills And Qualifications

Truck Licence (MR / HR Desirable) 
Front End loader 
Dozer
Dump truck/Moxy
Overhead and Underground spotter tickets

Key Accountabilities:

Safety compliance is to be your number one focus
Following all D4C safety management procedures
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a team, to achieve contract goals and objectives.
Maintain D4C Plant and Equipment and Report any damage to the D4C fleet Manager
Follow direction all site management
Safely excavating in and around live services and structures
Positive community engagement at all times

Operating Monday to Friday – 7am start - 40 hours per week, with potential for overtime and weekend work.

We need your skills and expertise to help Sydney Water deliver a $34 billion dollar program over the next 10 years to build, maintain and protect the future of our iconic water resources.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

What's next?

Click apply now and send an up-to-date CV outlining your skills and experience.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with the hiring managers/title specific, selected candidates thereafter will be required to undertake a full health assessment, including functional, drug and alcohol testing, police clearance, right to work and reference checks.