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Essjay Contracting

Premium civil, mining and infrastructure contractor delivering high-performance outcomes. Proven capability, backed by experience.

With a modern fleet and a team that knows how to get the job done, we deliver complex projects seamlessly. Essjay Contracting is a family-owned Earth Moving & Diesel Fitting Company based in Rockhampton and servicing the Central Queensland Region.

16/10/2026

🚧 NOW HIRING – PLANT OPERATORS | ROCKHAMPTON AREA 🚧
We’re looking for experienced and reliable operators to join our team for local works in the Rockhampton region!
🔹 POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
✅ Excavator Operator – GPS and final trim experience essential 14-36T machines
✅ Loader Operator – Experienced operators encouraged to apply
✅ Roller Operator – Experienced operators encouraged to apply
📋 REQUIREMENTS:
• Current driver’s licence
• Construction White Card
• Relevant RII qualifications
• Proven experience in your relevant machine operation
• Strong commitment to safety, reliability and quality workmanship
🗓️ ROSTER: 5/2 roster, with the potential for a 14/7 roster
📍 LOCATION: Local to the Rockhampton area
💰 HOURLY RATE: Negotiable based on experience
🚀 START DATE: Immediate start available
🔧 ONGOING WORK: Opportunity for ongoing employment for successful candidates
If you’re an experienced operator looking for your next opportunity with local work and the potential for ongoing employment, we want to hear from you!
📩 INTERESTED? Send your resume with your experience, qualifications and availability to [email protected] or call 0458 408 179 to discuss.
Tag someone who might be looking for work! 👷‍♂️🚜

01/10/2026

Essjay is Hiring:

We’re looking for an experienced HC or MC Semi Water Tanker Operator for local work in Rockhampton.

✅ Local work – NO FIFO
✅ 9-day fortnight
✅ No weekend work
✅ 3-month contract with possibility of extension
✅ Immediate start

Essential requirements:

- Current HC or MC driver’s licence
- Current BFM accreditation (or willingness to obtain accreditation)
- White Card
- Bulk Water RII
- Previous water tanker experience essential
- References required

Pre-Employment Medical, Drug & Alcohol testing will be conducted prior to commencement.

Successful applicant will be required to complete a practical driving assessment

If you’re an experienced operator looking for steady local work with no weekends, we’d love to hear from you - send us a message, phone our Recruitment Team on 0461 455 693 or email [email protected]

14/09/2026

Scraper Opportunity – Gain experience to match the ticket

If you currently hold an RII for a scraper but need practical experience to further develop your skill set we have an opportunity for you, someone who has civil construction experience is preferred must hold a construction white card and current driver’s licence. Local works in the Gracemere area with opportunity for ongoing works for motivated individuals.

Send a copy of your resume to [email protected] or call 0461 455 693

06/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, stepdads, grandfathers and father figures who are part of the Essjay Contracting team and the communities we work in.

Today we recognise the people who work hard, lead by example, support their families and pass on the values that matter — hard work, resilience, respect and looking out for one another.

For many in our industry, the job can mean long days, time away from home and missed moments with family. We are especially grateful for the families behind our people who support them every step of the way.

To all the dads and father figures out there — thank you for what you do, both on the job and at home.

Happy Father’s Day from the Essjay Contracting team. 💙

03/09/2026

🚨 STARTING SOON – APPLY NOW 🚨
Essjay Contracting is recruiting for 2 new local civil projects kicking off late September.
5/2 ROSTER | LOCAL WORK | NO FIFO
BAJOOL -
Approx. 3 months with potential extension / transfer
• HR Watercart Operator – HR licence + Bulk Water
• Moxy Tipper Operators x3 – RII + current licence
Queensland Explosives Security Clearance (QESC) holder advantageous
📍 GRACEMERE
Approx. 1 month with potential extension / transfer
• Excavator Operator – 5+ years, GPS + final trim essential
• Moxy Tipper Operators x3 – RII + current licence
• Roller / Compactor Operator – RII + current licence
RTO accredited VOC with RII advantageous
✅ White Card required for all roles
✅ Rockhampton, Gracemere, Gladstone, Bajool and surrounding locals encouraged to apply
✅ Potential ongoing work across other Essjay projects
If you’re available for a late September start, APPLY NOW.
Send through your resume, licences and RII tickets and let us know which role you’re applying for. [email protected] Ph: 0461 455 693

10/08/2026

OPERATORS EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – UPCOMING PROJECT WORKS
MAJOR PROJECT WORKS • EARTHMOVING & PLANT HIRE
Looking for your next opportunity in 2026? We’re now taking Expressions of Interest for operators to join our project teams for major civil works.
 Register your interest today by following the below link
https://essjaycontracting.jotform.com/262210516600947
We’re seeking experienced operators for upcoming projects.
• Supervisors
• Excavator
• Grader
• Dozer
• Haul Truck
• Water Moxy
• Water Cart
• Roller / Compactor
Must have White Card, RII Certificates and minimum of 2 years’ experience
Why Join ESSJAY Contracting?
Above award wages
FIFO & DIDO options
Accommodation supplied
Modern, well-maintained plant & equipment
Fast-growing company with ongoing work

07/07/2026

Multiple Roller Operators Wanted – Immediate Start
Essjay Contracting is seeking experienced Roller Operators for an immediate start on projects based near Rockhampton, QLD.

Requirements:
• Previous roller operating experience
• Current RII roller qualification
• Construction White Card
• Immediate availability
• 2/1 Roster

Applicants must be reliable, safety-focused, and ready to commence work as soon as possible.

To apply, please send through your resume to [email protected] or phone 0461 455 693 for more information.

01/07/2026

‼️𝐖𝐄’𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 | 𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄‼️

Essjay Contracting is growing and we’re looking for experienced operators and crew to join the team across multiple roles:

🚜Skid Steer
🏗 Grader (Final Trim GPS Essential)
🚧Moxy Tipper
🚛MC Semi Water Cart (Bulk Water RII Essential)

𝑨𝑷𝑷𝑳𝒀 𝑵𝑶𝑾 (𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚)
📩[email protected]
☎0461 455 693

𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝑬𝒔𝒔𝒋𝒂𝒚?
✔Competitive hourly rates + super on ALL hours
✔Accommodation & meal allowance provided
✔Ongoing work across major projects
✔Modern fleet + well-maintained gear
✔A team that backs performance, safety & standards

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒆’𝒓𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓:
•Proven experience (2+ years for operators)
•Relevant RII Tickets & Licences
•White Card (Mandatory)
•Current Drivers Licence
•Ability to Pass Medical + D&A
•Strong Work Ethic

📍𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑸𝑳𝑫 - 𝑳𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝑬𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒅
🛫𝑭𝑰𝑭𝑶 𝑶𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑨𝒗𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆

𝑻𝒂𝒈 𝒂 𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑾𝒉𝒐 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒘🔥

10/05/2026

Today, we recognise the mothers and mother figures who help keep our earthmoving and civil industry moving forward.

From early starts and long shifts to managing crews, machinery, projects, and families — your strength, resilience, and dedication do not go unnoticed. Whether you’re behind the wheel, on the ground, in the office, or supporting the industry from home, you play a vital role in building the communities and infrastructure that shape our state.

To all the hardworking mums, grandmothers, stepmums, mother-figuers, mentors, and role models across our industry — thank you for everything you do, both on and off the job site.

From all of us at Essjay Contracting, we wish you a safe, happy, and well-deserved Mother’s Day. 🌸

07/05/2026

𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 ➡️ 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿

🪏🚜From raw ground to project-ready, this is what Team Essjay delivered for the construction of 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙠’𝙨 𝙂𝙡𝙖𝙙𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙂𝙧𝙞𝙙 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙃𝙪𝙗.

⛏️ 𝟲𝟭,𝟬𝟵𝟬𝗺² site prepared
🌱 𝟳,𝟰𝟬𝟬𝗺³ cut | 𝟯,𝟳𝟬𝟬𝗺³ fill
👷‍♂️ 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 delivering precision on the ground
📋 Backed by a 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 behind the scenes
⚙️ 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗼𝗳-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗮𝗿𝘁, maintained 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
✅ 𝗜𝗦𝗢 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 across safety, environment & quality

This is what happens when the right people, the right equipment and the right standards come together🤝

𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑.

Address

153 Foster Street
Gracemere, QLD
4702

Website

http://www.essjaycontracting.com.au/

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