(Experienced) Civil Heavy Machine Operator

Job ID 22775818
Northland, Whangārei
Full-time
Listed on 15 Apr 2025

About this job

Are you an experienced heavy machinery operator looking to join a respected, forward-thinking civil construction team? We're looking for motivated and reliable operators to work across various civil sites throughout Whangarei and the surrounding regions.

About the Role: As a heavy machinery operator, you’ll be responsible for operating heavy excavation plant and equipment to excavate, move, and load earth, rock, and rubble. You’ll also undertake finishing works to a high standard and ensure mobile plant and equipment are used and maintained safely. Working around services and completing works to industry best practices and agreed specifications is essential in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate heavy machinery in a civil construction setting. Conduct finishing works to a high standard. Maintain equipment and ensure all operations are performed safely and efficiently. Work in and around existing services. Meet productivity targets while maintaining quality and adherence to standards and regulations.

What We’re Looking For: We’re after skilled operators with a strong work ethic and a focus on safety. Ideal candidates will have experience as a excavator operator along with other plant e.g. moxy drivers, loader, grader, rollers

What We Offer:

Job Security: Be part of a respected, established company with a strong pipeline of work. Competitive Pay: Earn rates that reflect your skills and experience. Variety: Work across different projects, keeping your days interesting and challenging.

If you’re an experienced operator who takes pride in your work and wants to be part of a reliable and driven team, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ experience operating machinery in civil construction. Proven experience with earthworks, excavator, moxys, rollers, and track/wheel-based machinery. Clean Full Class 1 Licence (Class 2 or 4). Wheel, Tracks, Rollers Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug test (random ongoing testing also applies). Strong team player with a safety-first attitude.

Days of work
Monday - Friday 7:00am-5:00pm but may include some rostered shifts and weekend work (40 hours per week)
Pay Details
$30-$35 per hour + depending on experience
Job Category
Earthmoving Plant Operators
Career Level
Senior (4 years +)
Driver Licence
Full
(Class 1) - Car Licence, (Class 2) - Medium Rigid Vehicle Licence, (Class 4) - Heavy Rigid Vehicle Licence
(R) - Roller, (T) - Tracks, (W) - Wheels (Special Type)
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

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