_{05th May, 2025}

With 25 years' experience, Rokon is one of Victoria's prominent Civil Construction contractors. We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a skilled Excavator Operator to join our team. The majority of our projects are located in Melbourne’s northern and western suburbs; however, you must be willing to travel between sites including to the Soth-East as required.

As we grow, we have expanded our excavator fleet, bringing on 14 new machines in the last 12 months, ranging from 5t to 90t in size.
 
About the opportunity 
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Excavator Operator to join our team. 

Reporting to the Site Supervisor, your key duties include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and position plant for operation
• Load and unload equipment as required
• Excavate or scrape earth, rock or rubble to the correct level and alignment using GPS equipment
• Use of GPS, including Topcon and Trimble systems
• Select, change and operate special attachments such as buckets, loading scoops, etc.
• Monitor operation of plant and adjust accordingly
• Work from drawings and markers for essential services (i.e. electrical, gas etc.), as directed by Supervisors and Engineers
• Follow and ensure safe operating procedures at all times

About you
To be considered, you need to demonstrate the following:

• At least 2 years land development and subdivision experience operating 20+ tonne excavators
• GPS, Topcon or Trimble experience is a must as you will be operating front line machines
• Drainage experience would be an advantage
• All appropriate tickets and licenses
• A current and valid driver’s licence and regular access to a vehicle
• Full Australian working rights

Rokon provides a family oriented and supportive workplace environment with training and career development. We have earned our reputation for delivering projects on time and on budget through our commitment to quality and efficiency. An attractive hourly rate, applicable allowances plus opportunities for overtime, will be provided. 
 
If you are seeking a new challenge. please apply.

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