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Excavator Operator

Senior Leadership InfraBuild -
New Townsville City QLD

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
$35.86 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount

Qualifications

Excavator
Construction experience
Manufacturing

Full Job Description

About the role

Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across our InfraBuild Recycling business.

Based at our InfraBuild Recycling Townsville site, the Excavator Operator will perform a range of operating duties within the metal recycling yard. This is a permanent day shift role with hours from 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday with regular overtime available.

What you will be doing:

Loading and unloading trucks
Operating Excavators to sort scrap metal and performing manual handling tasks
Maintaining cleanliness in the yard and operational areas
Conducting daily checks on mobile plant
Adhering to safety procedures at all times

Pay rate – $35.86 per hour + 12% super + regular overtime available during the week and on Saturday’s.

You will be rewarded with:

Permanent, full-time hours with job security
Team environment with strong safety culture
Career progression opportunities
Opportunity to be trained across various roles and various mobile plant
Regular overtime available

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family
Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle
Support when you need it - Confidential counselling and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Sonder, available to you and your immediate family

What you will bring:

Basic experience operating an excavator essential, full training can be provided
Experience in scrap recycling, construction or manufacturing is highly advantageous
Comfortable working in a fast-paced yard environment
A positive mindset with a general willingness to learn
Passion for working as part of a collaborative team

Why join us?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation’s legacy.
Work well, live better – experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.
Build their own future – grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About us

InfraBuild Recycling collects and processes scrap to supply our steelmaking operations and global markets.

With a national network of sites, we play a critical role in Australia’s circular steel system, turning scrap into new steel and supporting more efficient, lower embodied carbon construction.

How to apply

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s future.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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