Civil Construction Foreman / Plant Operator

We are seeking experienced civil construction personnel for ongoing projects throughout Toowoomba and surrounding areas.

The primary position is for a hands-on Civil Construction Foreman / Plant Operator. Opportunities are also available for experienced plant operators, concreters, installers and skilled labourers.

The work is varied and includes:

• Formwork, reinforcement and concrete placement

• Retaining wall construction

• Kerb and gutter

• Commercial and civil fencing

• Excavation, drainage and site preparation

• General civil construction works

FOREMAN / PLANT OPERATOR

This is a working foreman position, not a supervision-only role. The successful applicant will operate excavators, skid steers and other machinery while leading a small construction crew.

Responsibilities include:

• Reading and interpreting civil and engineering plans

• Accurately setting out works, levels, alignments and dimensions

• Working from survey control, benchmarks and lasers

• Operating excavators, augers, skid steers and associated machinery

• Planning and sequencing daily construction activities

• Allocating workers and machinery to achieve strong daily output

• Coordinating excavation, concreting, installation and finishing works

• Monitoring quality, line, level and overall workmanship

• Coordinating materials, deliveries and site access

• Managing pre-starts and maintaining safe work practices

• Working alongside the crew as required

Experience using a GNSS rover would be highly regarded but is not essential.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal applicant will have:

• Strong civil or general construction experience

• Proven excavator and skid steer operating ability

• Experience reading plans and completing accurate site set-out

• The ability to organise and manage a small construction crew

• Good knowledge of concrete, levels, drainage and earthworks

• Strong attention to detail and pride in the finished product

• Construction White Card

• Current driver’s licence and reliable transport

• Relevant plant tickets or verified competencies

Experience in reinforced concrete, retaining walls, kerb and gutter or fencing will be highly regarded. An MR, HR or HC truck licence would also be advantageous.

OTHER POSITIONS

Applications are also encouraged from:

• Excavator and skid steer operators

• Concreters and formworkers

• Retaining wall and fencing installers

• Skilled civil labourers

• General construction workers with strong practical experience

WHAT WE OFFER

• Ongoing and varied civil construction work

• Consistent hours

• Modern machinery and equipment

• $35–$50 per hour plus superannuation

• Rate based on the position, experience and demonstrated ability

• Opportunities to develop and take on greater responsibility

To apply, provide your résumé and a brief summary of your construction, plant operation, set-out or crew management experience. Include details of any licences, tickets and machinery competencies.