Wheeled Excavator Operator | Hydraulics

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At Winslow, you’re not just an employee, you’re part of a family that values and supports you. We believe in helping you grow, succeed, and achieve your career goals through hands-on learning and an inclusive culture built on integrity and respect.

We started with one person’s passion and have grown into a trusted leader in civil construction. Our team is known for building outstanding infrastructure and sustainable communities safely and innovatively. At Winslow, you’ll be empowered to perform at your best and be part of something extraordinary.

The Winslow Difference

Winslow is a family-owned and family-run company, even as a national multi-million-dollar leader in civil construction. For over 35 years, we’ve built our reputation by keeping as much as possible in-house, putting our people in our machines and creating careers that last.

We hire for the long term, not just a single project. When you join Winslow, you can count on job security, a strong pipeline of work, and a team that values safety, growth, and your future. Many of our leaders, including our third in charge of the entire company, started as labourers with Winslow. It’s proof of our commitment to promoting from within and giving you the tools and opportunity to build a career from the ground up.

We also invest in your future with a dedicated operator trainer team and onsite trainers committed to helping you upskill. From gaining mobile plant tickets to hands-on machine experience, we give you the support to become a multiskilled operator if that’s the path you want to take.

Your Role at Winslow

Winslow is seeking an experienced Wheeled Excavator Operator to join our team across projects in South East Queensland. This role will initially support our Drainage Crew, assisting with the installation of underground services across our urban civil subdivision projects, with opportunities to also work on larger civil infrastructure and urban development projects.

Reporting directly to the Site Supervisor, you will play a key role in delivering safe, precise, and efficient excavation works, ensuring all activities are completed in accordance with project specifications and site requirements.

This is a full-time position offering above-award hourly rates, applicable allowances, RDO accruals, and annual leave. As a direct Winslow employee from day one, you’ll enjoy job security and long-term career opportunities.

We’re looking for a skilled operator who takes pride in their workmanship and has proven experience operating a wheeled excavator on active civil construction sites.

Please note: This role requires proven, recent experience operating a wheeled excavator on civil construction sites. Applicants without wheeled excavator experience will not be considered.

Your Day-to-Day

• Operate a wheeled excavator to support drainage and underground service installation
• Excavate trenches to specified levels and grades in accordance with project drawings
• Work closely with pipelayers and labourers to ensure safe and efficient installation
• Trim batters and maintain accurate levels as required
• Perform backfilling and compaction in line with project requirements
• Maintain plant in safe and serviceable condition
• Follow all WHS policies and site safety procedures
• Conduct daily pre-start checks and report any maintenance requirements
• Support broader site activities across urban and infrastructure projects as required

What We’re Looking For

• Valid RII Excavator Ticket (mandatory)
• Demonstrated experience operating a wheeled excavator (essential)
• Previous experience working on civil construction sites
• Experience working with drainage crews (highly regarded)
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans and set-out information
• Strong understanding of trenching and excavation for underground services
• White Card (Construction Induction)
• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport
• Ability to provide relevant work references
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical and Drug & Alcohol assessment
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork

Your Winslow Advantage

• Above-award hourly rates + overtime and allowances
• Full-time permanent role
• RDOs and wet weather pay
• Career development opportunities
• Strong pipeline of ongoing work

Ready to start your Winslow journey?

To apply for this great opportunity, please click the apply button. For more information, contact: qld-recruitment@winslow.com.au

Winslow is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and female candidates to apply.