27/08/2026
Leading Hand/Excavator Operator — get paid for what you actually produce ($48 to $55/hr starting rate + vehicle)
A lot of operators expect to get paid just for turning up.
At PKM Earthmoving, you get paid for what you get done.
We run civil subdivisions across Brisbane, Logan, Gold Coast, Ipswich and Moreton Bay, and we are building the best infill crew in the region.
That means we want operators who move dirt with purpose, take ownership of their machine and their patch of the site, and take pride in a job done right the first time.
If you are the kind of operator who quietly out-produces the blokes next to you and gets frustrated when a site runs slow, we want to talk.
If you are happy coasting on the hourly rate, this one is not for you.
What you will be doing
• Running excavators and site crews on live subdivision sites (bulk earthworks, drainage, sewer, water, roads)
• Hitting production targets and taking pride in the numbers
• Looking after your machine and working safely without being told twice
What you need
• Real civil subdivision experience
• Excavator & Positrack Tickets and a current White Card
• A truck or HR licence is a bonus, not essential
What is in it for you
• $48 to $55 per hour starting rate, with the top of that band earned by operators who produce
• A company vehicle for a proven high performer
• Full-time permanent work with a crew that respects skill and rewards it
• Recognition. If you are good, everyone will know it, and your pay will show it.
This is not a “competitive salary, fast-paced environment” ad. It is a real job with real pay tied to real results.
To apply, email [email protected] and answer this: tell us about a day on site where you out-produced what was expected. What did you do differently?
No essay needed. We want to hear how you think