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Engineering Trades Australia is experiencing significant growth across South East Queensland and is currently seeking experienced Multi-Skilled Operators and Pipelayers to join our team for a range of ongoing civil and infrastructure projects throughout the Greater Brisbane region.

Partnering with some of Queensland's leading civil contractors, we have multiple long-term opportunities available across major subdivision developments, road construction, bulk earthworks, drainage, and infrastructure projects.

If you're looking for stable work, strong earning potential, and the opportunity to work on some of Brisbane's most exciting civil projects, we want to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting:

• Excavator Operators
• Moxy Operators
• Roller Operators
• Skid Steer Operators
• Experienced Pipelayers

About the Role
These positions will see you working across a variety of large-scale civil projects including:

• Residential and industrial subdivisions
• Road construction and upgrades
• Stormwater and civil drainage work
• Bulk earthworks
• Utilities and infrastructure projects

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years' experience within the civil construction industry
• Proven experience operating civil machinery or performing pipelaying works
• Experience working around live services, trenches, and confined work areas
• Final trim experience highly regarded
• GPS machine control experience advantageous
• Strong background in roadworks, subdivisions, or bulk earthworks
• Relevant plant tickets, licences, and VOCs
• Construction White Card
• Strong safety focus and positive work ethic
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Willingness to assist with general site duties as required
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening

What's In It For You?

• Ongoing projects with immediate starts available
• Up to 10-hour days with consistent hours
• Monday to Friday work, with weekend overtime opportunities
• Competitive hourly rates + penalties + allowances
• Weekly pay
• Opportunities to work with leading civil contractors across Brisbane
• Supportive team environment backed by a strong safety culture
• Genuine long-term opportunities and career progression

How do you apply?

Simply click the ‘Apply’ function, you can send your resume to tyler.mccarthy@etagroup.com.au or call 0416 442 923 for a confidential chat on how ETA can help you find a role!

Only those with full Australian working rights will be shortlisted for the above role!

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