Job title: Backhoe Operator
Contract type: Temporary
Location: Other Locations
Industry: Civil
Salary $40 - $45 per hour, Benefits: UP TO 20HRS OVERTIME
Reference: BH-15446
Contact name: Phil Underdown
Contact email: phil.underdown@fetchrecruit.com.au
Job description
  • Guaranteed continuous work throughout 2025
  • 50 – 60 hours per week. Mon – Fri/Sat
  • Casual role with option for full time after probation
 
About the business

Fetch are currently looking for an experienced Backhoe Operator for long term, ongoing Civil Construction work in multiple areas of Metropolitan & Regional Adelaide. Due to our clients winning several new stages of projects, there is an immediate need for people to start ASAP. Projects range from new Subdivision development to road construction, pipelines, quarries, landscaping & more.

 
About the role

  • Operating Backhoe - trenching, digging, grading
  • Moving material around site aswell as loading/unloading
  • Digging around pre-existing services
  • General construction tasks as assigned by Foreman

Pay and benefits


  • $40 – 45 p/h – rate will depend on experience
  • $21.94 p/d travel allowance
  • $18.51 p/d meal allowance **applicable after 9.5 hours worked
  • Penalty rates for all overtime worked – UP TO 20 HOURS A WEEK ON OFFER!!
  • FREE PPE – Premium gear including Boots & Jacket
  • Long term, consistent work with same employer on the same job site
  • Temp to perm opportunity – reviewed at 3 and 6 months
 
Skills and experience


  • Strong background in operating backhoe
  • Australian Driver’s license and own transport
  • White Card & relevant plant ticket
  • Experience on subdivision and road projects
  • OHS focussed

Due to the duration of the project and the pipeline of work, our client is looking to put people on full time once the candidates have completed their probation period. Salary will be negotiable based on performance.
 
If you are interested in this role and have the relevant experience, please click “apply now” to forward a copy of your resume to Phil or call 0491276026 for further information.