Negotiable Salary
South Taranaki Quarries
South Taranaki District, Taranaki Region, New Zealand
We are looking for a reliable experienced heavy machinery operator to join a small team. The applicant must have some quarrying knowledge, extensive heavy machinery experience, be of sound character and take pride in their workmanship. This is a fulltime position with a minimum of 45 + hours per week and primarily operating a dumper at our Hawera Quarry. The role requires elements of multitasking and dealing regularly with customers. The successful candidate will be working within a small team alongside the Operations Manager. Remuneration package is negotiable and formed around the applicants’ attributes, skills and industry experience. Key responsibilities include: * A range of tasks requiring dumper and loader operation * Assisting with asset management, i.e. machine refuelling, assisting with servicing, maintenance, cleaning of machines and repairs * Organisation, presentation and care of the workshop and site offices * Ordering and collecting items from town * Weed spraying and riparian plant care * When required, record information such as machinery hours, production and sale numbers * Help visitors on arrival and ensure they follow site protocol * Any other site tasks assigned by Quarry Manager. * Work to Health & Safety Rules and Regulations Within A Quarry Environment * Physical work i.e using a shovel to clear equipment and plant as required Essential for the role: * Some agricultural contracting, construction or quarry related experience * Have a clean driver’s license * Hold HT licenses where possible * Must live within the south Taranaki region *Be able to pass a drug test * Be physically fit * Be competent with numbers and completing health and safety paperwork * Must be an excellent verbal and written communicator * Be able to multi task