Negotiable Salary
South Taranaki Quarries
South Taranaki District, Taranaki Region, New Zealand
We are looking for a reliable experienced excavator operator to join a small team to help us through the summer demand, deliver on a short term supply contract and commission a new work site. The applicant must have some quarrying knowledge, heavy machinery experience, be of sound character and take pride in their workmanship. This role is a minimum of 45 + hours per week, operating a 30-35t excavator and loader and based in the South Taranaki region. The role requires a diligent operator who plans ahead and works efficiently. The role will involve bulk material extraction, loading plants and dump trucks as well as taking records and using a number of attachments. Remuneration package is negotiable and formed around the applicant’s attributes, skills and industry experience. Key responsibilities include: * Excavator and/or Loader operation as well as other machinery and processing plant * Breaking out raw material, bulk earth moving, drainage * Complete all necessary daily maintenance checks * Carry out basic maintenance * Work to Health & Safety Rules and Regulations within a quarry environment * Operate other machinery if required, loaders/crusher/scalping screens/dump truck * Physical work i.e using a shovel to clear equipment and plant as required Essential for the role: * Must have, Wheels, tracks and rollers * Digger and loader experience * Have a committed attitude * Prepared to get your hands dirty * Have a clean driver’s license * Must live within the South Taranaki area * Be in good health, physically fit and able to pass a drug test * Must work well with others * Be competent with numbers and have a health and safety focus * Must be an excellent verbal and written communicator * Be able to multi task