Excavation Operators

Job ID 22846989
Canterbury, Christchurch
Full-time
Listed on 4 Jul 2025

About this job

Looking for Excavation Operators with WTR and class one licence Must have a clean criminal history, ability to pass a drug test, and verifiable work references.

Job Requirements

Duties: • Preparing and positioning the plant for operation • Selecting, fitting, and removing attachments such as buckets, winches, loading scoops, shovel blades, and rock-breaking hammers • Operating controls to excavate, break, drill, level, compact, gouge out, move, load, and spread earth, rock, rubble, soil, and other materials • monitoring the operation of the plant and adjusting controls to regulate pressure, speed, and flow of operation, and ensuring the safety of other workers • Raising, lowering, and manipulating attachments using manual and hydraulic controls • working from drawings, markers, and verbal instructions • Lubricating, cleaning, and refuelling the plant, and performing minor adjustments and repairs NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may need to perform other related duties as negotiated with the employer.

Days of work
5 days a week, 8am to 5pm (30 hours per week)
Pay Details
$33.00 to $36.50
Job Category
Earthmoving Plant Operators
Career Level
Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
Driver Licence
Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence, (R) - Roller, (T) - Tracks, (W) - Wheels (Special Type)
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

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