Total Ocean Care is currently recruiting for a Barge Excavator Operator ideally experienced in support of running a barge and operating an Excavator on a barge.
This position would be suitable for a candidate who is looking for long term employment in the environmental rehabilitation and marine eco-engineering field, and who has a strong work ethic defined by motivation and initiative. We’re dedicated to sustainability, and we ensure safety, quality and accountability standards across all of our projects. We pride ourselves on getting the job done safely with a minimum impact on the environment.
Title: Experienced Barge Excavator Operator (multidisciplinary experience preferred)
Location: Port Macquarie, NSW
We specialize in the construction and design of environmentally friendly seawalls, jetty’s, wharf’s, pontoon and boat ramps, seawall stabilization, marina construction, pier construction, waterfront boardwalks & pedestrian bridges, maritime civil and structural work, waterfront logistics & services, environmental consulting and much more. If this is something you have experience in and you would like to be part of a company that has been giving back to nature and the community for the past 30 years then don’t hesitate and apply within TODAY!
Essential:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience with Excavator operations on a barge
- Experience working around heavy machinery
- Good knowledge of WHS
- White Card
- Excavator ticket
Desirable:
- Experience in Landscaping and/or Landscape Construction
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Deckhand/Dogman/Mechanics/Hydraulics or Pilling experience – advantageous
Whilst your duties would be mainly associated with the position of a Excavator operator, it will not be limited to this as we have a variety of projects on the go at any one time. You may be required to perform labouring tasks, manual handling as well as operating our plant and machinery. Applicant must be able to work unsupervised at times so a high level of reliability will be required.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary + super
- On-going career progression
- Professional development and training
Consider a project carried out by the Marine construction, logistics, and coastal management team: their job often is to reconstruct a creek and surrounding drainage, which has been heavily degraded by previous human impact. This will be done from the water directly due to accessibility issues. The team provides a stable alternative, mimicking the natural surroundings as reasonably practical. Improving water quality for any aquatic organisms and overall reducing long-term erosion and sedimentation, a key threatening process to numerous native aquatic flora and fauna species.
The success of Total Ocean Care is a credit to our talented and hard-working team who are living their passion and purpose. We provide a collaborative team environment and access to inspiring mentors with years of experience in the industry. Total Ocean Care promotes professional development, career progression and supports innovation.
Total Ocean Care is a vertically integrated company that provides sustainable marine construction, logistics, and coastal management, and on-ground solutions. We have pioneered environmental rehabilitation techniques in the Sydney region and have grown to become a multi-disciplinary company providing a range of specialist services across Australia.
Our divisions include: Marine construction & design, Waterfront logistics & services, Environmental consulting, Coastline environmental rehabilitation.
If you are seeking a friendly and professional organisation where workplace culture is highly valued, please forward your application to our Human Resources Manager at [email protected].
To be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian permanent resident or citizen.