Description
Summary:
Excavator Operator responsible for operating machinery on civil projects including drainage, trenching, and earthworks, working closely with ground crews.
Highlights:
1. Operate excavators on civil sites (drainage, trenching, bulk earthworks)
2. Opportunities for upskilling and long-term placement
3. Safety-focused and supportive team environment
As an Excavator Operator, you'll play a key role on-site, operating machinery across a range of civil projects including drainage, trenching, and earthworks. You'll be part of a solid crew delivering quality work, with plenty of variety and consistent hours on offer.
**What you'll be doing:**
* Operating excavators on civil sites (drainage, trenching, bulk earthworks)
* Working around underground services and within tight trench environments
* Assisting with general site labouring when required
* Carrying out daily machine checks and basic maintenance
* Working closely with ground crews to meet project deadlines
**What's in it for you:**
* Competitive hourly rates based on experience
* Full-time, ongoing work with reliable hours
* Local Porirua-based work with some regional variety
* Opportunities for upskilling and long-term placement
* Safety-focused and supportive team environment
**What we're looking for:**
* WTR endorsements with Class 2-4 licence
* Proven experience operating excavators around services and in trenching environments
* Physically fit and willing to jump out of the machine to help on the ground
* ConstructSafe or Site Safe certification preferred
* Strong focus on health and safety
* Good machine care and mechanical awareness
* Reliable, hardworking, and a team player
Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
If this sounds like you, call Lee-Tara Thoresen today on 021 243 1568 or apply online with Ref: LT78505