Heavy Driver/Excavator Operator

Job ID 23051531
Wellington, Lower Hutt
Full-time
Listed on 13 Feb 2026

About this job

Looking for Driver/ Excavator Operators in Lower Hutt. The employee will drive the heavy trucks to site and then operate the hydro-vac machinery on the back of the truck to excavate earth, rock and rubble. Work is dirty and labour intensive (this is not solely a driving role). Job duties: • Driving heavy vehicle/excavator to construction sites • Reading instructions/plans and marking out areas • Operating heavy vehicle/excavator (hydro flushing/jetting & hydro excavation) to remove earth, rock and rubble • Maintaining truck/excavator • Keeping records • Following safe operating procedures

Job Requirements

At least three years construction related experience and a class 2 or 4 driver licence are needed. Must be physically fit – role not suitable for those who want to sit down and drive all day long. Must also be able to pass an MOJ check and a drug test.

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Days of work
Monday - Saturday (30 hours per week)
Pay Details
$29 - $32
Job Category
Earthmoving Plant Operators
Career Level
Intermediate (2 - 4 years)
Driver Licence
Full
(Class 1) - Car Licence, (Class 2) - Medium Rigid Vehicle Licence, (Class 4) - Heavy Rigid Vehicle Licence
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

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