Underground Excavator Operator
Endacom Pty Ltd is currently seeking a skilled and reliable Excavator Operator to join its team.
Endacom Pty Ltd provides a wide range of services for large scale infrastructure projects across NSW, including mining and tunnelling, civil and excavation works, and reinforced concrete works.
Endacom has been selected by Future Generation JV to construct multiple Snowy 2.0 Drill and Blast Tunnelling packages. The project is based in the Snowy Mountains in NSW and will deliver one of the largest pumped hydro schemes in the world.
As an Excavator Operator, you will play a crucial role in the success of these projects.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent.
Location: Snowy Mountains NSW
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complete daily pre-starts and inspection of your excavator and work area.
- Operate an excavator as directed in a safe, effective, and efficient manner in an underground tunnel environment, to ensure maximum output.
- Select fittings and remove attachments such as buckets, winches, loading scoops, shovel blades and rock breaking hammers.
- Operate excavator to excavate, break, drill, level, compact, move load and spread earth, rock, rubble, soil and other materials.
- Operate the excavator in a manner which minimises the wear and tear on the excavator.
- Be safety conscious and ensure the safety of other workers in the tunnel.
- Be punctual and have an excellent attendance record.
Skills and Experience required:
- Must have at least five years of experience operating excavators in an underground environment.
- Demonstrated experience operating a variety of excavators, including Hydraulic Rock breaker, and Trench Digging Machines.
- Ability to work independently.
- Must be and excellent team player with good communication skills.
Benefits:
- Long term ongoing employment opportunities.
- 14/7 Roster dayshift
- FIFO to Canberra from any Eastern seaboard port
- Meals and accommodation provided whilst onsite.
Annual salary: 180,000 – 250,000, based on applicant’s experience.