Construction Plant Operator

Job ID 22960905
Wellington, Porirua
Full-time
Listed on 5 Nov 2025

About this job

We’re looking for an experienced Construction Plant Operator to join our team.

We deliver a variety of projects, including land development, streetscapes, rail and marine, and are looking for excavation experience to help us dig in.

Duties include: • Assist with a diverse range of construction, renewal and maintenance project across Wellington Region • Operate machinery including excavators, rollers, graders and trucks and use of hand tools from time to tome • Ensuring efficient use of materials, suppliers and equipment • Transport, load and unload machinery to and from sites

Job Requirements

• Full Class 1 drivers’ licence with WTR (Class 2 is preferrable) • At least 3 years’ experience operating excavators (experience with other heavy machinery is beneficial) • Safe, competent and confident operations around services and in tight urban spaces • Civil construction industry experience, especially working around live services.

Days of work
Monday - Friday (40 hours per week)
Pay Details
TBD
Job Category
Earthmoving Plant Operators
Career Level
Intermediate (2 - 4 years)
Driver Licence
Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

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