Leading Hand

Civil Leading Hand / Excavator Operator

Lead from the Front. Build Quality Projects.

We're looking for an experienced Civil Leading Hand / Excavator Operator to join our team, delivering noise barrier wall projects across Greater Sydney, Wollongong and, from time to time, regional NSW, Victoria and Queensland.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys working alongside their crew while taking responsibility for the day-to-day coordination of site activities. You'll lead a small team, operate machinery, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a small onsite crew.
• Operate excavators, including auger drilling where required.
• Read and interpret construction plans and drawings.
• Understand and calculate RL levels from design plans.
• Set out works and pile hole centres from survey pegs.
• Drill pier holes and install steel posts to the correct spacing, alignment, level and verticality.
• Coordinate concreting, installation of noise wall panels and finishing works, including spray painting.
• Manage subcontractors, deliveries and site logistics.
• Maintain high standards of WHS, environmental compliance and quality.
• Conduct daily pre-start meetings and site inductions.
• Prepare weekly work plans and complete daily site reports.
• Submit delivery dockets and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Liaise with the Project Manager and client representatives regarding progress, delays and site requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in civil construction (structural landscaping or commercial construction experience will also be considered).
• Previous experience leading a small site crew.
• Excavator operating experience, with auger drilling experience highly regarded.
• A strong understanding of construction drawings, set-out and RL levels.
• Concreting experience.
• Piling experience (highly regarded).
• A truck licence (desirable).
• A trade qualification (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and productivity.
• High levels of reliability, integrity and attention to detail.
• A current driver's licence and reliable vehicle.

What's on Offer

• Initial engagement will be casual - Permanent employment is on offer for the right candidate
• Secure, long-term opportunity with a growing civil contractor.
• Monday to Friday work schedule with minimal weekend work.
• Diverse projects across metropolitan and regional locations.
• Supportive leadership team with opportunities for career progression.
• A genuine hands-on leadership role where you can make a real impact

Apply Today. For more information, call us on 4421 2700, or click 'APPLY NOW' to submit your application instantly.

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