Machine Operator

Description

Summary: Experienced Machine Operator for road and motorway upgrade projects across NZ, responsible for operating excavators, drainage works, and civil labouring duties. Highlights: 1. Operate excavators and various attachments for civil works 2. Assist with laying pipes within drainage works 3. Support crews on road and motorway upgrade projects **About the role** Experienced Machine Operator needed for road and motorway upgrade projects across NZ. Must have drainage experience, trenching, laying pipes with pipe lifting attachments, and able to assist with civil labouring work. **Duties** * Operate excavators and using various attachments including pipe slings, buckets, and augers * Carry out trenching and assist with laying pipes within drainage works * Jump off the machine during downtime to assist with civil labouring duties on site * Ensure machines are maintained, checked daily, and kept in good working condition * Support crews across road and motorway upgrade projects and daily site operations **Experience** * Machine operating experience in civil works (6+ years preferred) * Able to operate up to 50-tonne excavators and machinery * Demonstrated experience working in road corridor projects * Strong background in drainage and wastewater civil environments **Requirements** * Current WTR (Wheels, Tracks & Rollers) endorsement * Hold current NZ Class 2, 4 & 5 licences * Able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening * Physically fit and capable of demanding civil site work * Current Site Safe or ConstructSafe **About the company** Civil contractor based in Hamilton with projects across Waikato & Bay of Plenty, delivering infrastructure projects across New Zealand including roadworks, drainage, wastewater, and earthworks.