Excavator Operator

Grounded Construction Group is currently looking to recruit an experienced and qualified Excavator Operator to join their team in Muchea WA.

The successful candidate will need to undertake and possess:

- Operate excavators safely and efficiently to undertake bulk earthworks, excavation and construction activities.

- Excavate trenches, foundations, footings, service corridors and drainage systems in accordance with project requirements.

- Load trucks and relocate earth, rock, rubble and construction materials safely and efficiently.

- Select, fit and safely operate excavator attachments including buckets, hydraulic rock breakers, grabs and augers where required.

- Carry out demolition, rock breaking, backfilling and material placement activities.

- Perform battering, benching, trimming and final excavation works to specified levels and tolerances.

- Read and work from construction drawings, survey set-outs, GPS machine control systems and supervisor instructions.

- Identify underground services and excavate safely around existing infrastructure.

- Conduct daily pre-start inspections and complete required plant inspection documentation.

- Monitor equipment performance and report faults or maintenance requirements promptly.

- Carry out routine servicing, lubrication and minor maintenance within competency limits.

- Participate in pre-start meetings, toolbox meetings and safety interactions.

- Operate safely around personnel, mobile plant, underground services and fixed infrastructure.

- Maintain compliance with Grounded, client and statutory safety requirements.

- Complete required plant logs, inspection records and production documentation accurately.

- Assist with site establishment and other construction activities where required.

- Maintain housekeeping standards around work areas and equipment.

- Contribute to achieving project production, quality and safety objectives.

Skills and Abilities:

- Relevant qualification equivalent to AQF Certificate II or Certificate III, or equivalent industry experience.

- Minimum one (1) year relevant experience operating excavators.

- Current Driver’s Licence (HR – MC Role Dependant)

- Operating SOA

- Operating VOC (2 years validity)

Salary range is $75,000 - $105,000pa commensurate with experience.

Fulltime Position available

Applications open on 18th August 2026 and closes on 18th September 2026

If you are interested in this role APPLY now. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.