Excavator (Final Trim Operator)

Aqua Living Pools

Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast QLD

Plant and Machinery Operators (Construction)

Full time

55 to 65 per hour

Excavator Operation

Excavation

Excavator Licence

Job Advertisement

Experienced Final Trim Excavator Operator

Aqua Living Pools

Burleigh Heads, QLD (Operations: Gold Coast to South Brisbane)

Aqua Living Pools is a premium pool construction company known for building high-quality, luxury swimming pools across Brisbane’s south and the Gold Coast. We’re expanding our team and looking for a skilled and reliable Final Trim Excavator Operator to join us immediately on a full-time basis.

About the Role

You will play a critical role in the excavation of our swimming pools, performing precise final trim and shaping work to ensure every excavation meets our exacting standards for beautiful, long-lasting pools.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Operating excavators for final trim and detailed shaping on residential and luxury pool sites

- Operating excavators from Micro to 10 tonne to precise set out requirements

- Achieving high-precision grades and levels for pool shell excavation

- Working closely with our pool building crews to maintain tight construction timelines

- Maintaining equipment and ensuring site safety standards are always met

Requirements

- Minimum 5–10 years’ experience as a Final Trim Excavator Operator

- Current Excavator Ticket (essential)

- Proven experience in final trim, detailed finishing work on pools, landscaping or similar precision excavation projects

- HR Licence (essential) to HC Licence highly preferred

- Immediate start availability

- Ability to fit into an existing team and work collaboratively

- Easy to work with, follows instructions well, and is a great communicator

- Strong attention to detail and pride in achieving perfect levels and grades

- Reliable, safety-conscious, and team-oriented

- Full Australian work rights

What We Offer

- Full-time permanent position with immediate start

- Competitive hourly rate: 55 to 60 per hour (depending on experience)

- Consistent work across South Brisbane to Gold Coast

- Modern, well-maintained equipment

- Supportive team environment with ongoing projects

- Opportunity to work on premium pool projects

Base Location: Burleigh Heads

If you’re a highly skilled final trim operator who takes pride in precision work, communicates well, and can seamlessly fit into our existing team, we want to hear from you during business hours.

Only experienced final trim operators will be considered. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Send your resume and a brief cover note outlining your final trim experience to: admin@aqualivingpools.com.au call our office on 1300 931 300