Digger Operator

Who are we

We are a well-established, construction company that has become widely recognized for tackling a wide range of projects, built on the success of our so many years’ experience in bulk projects and clean filling operations.

Vacancies

Now we are looking for 5 digger operators to join our team and we invite you to share this commitment with us!

The location of work will be within the Auckland Region, Waikato Region and Bay of Plenty, Invercargill, and Queenstown.

This role offers minimum of 30 hours and maximum of 60 hours per week, between rotating roster of Monday to Sunday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Operating Heavy Equipment, ensuring that the operating safety policies and procedures are adhered to.

• Maintaining Machinery, ensuring that company equipment and any materials are well maintained, kept clean, and stored appropriately at the end of each day.

• Keeping Work Areas Clean.

• Filling Out Paperwork.

• Conforming to Safety Regulations.

• Other Tasks, should follow other work arrangement provided by the company.

• the ability to read GPS, plans, diagrams and drawings.

• Practice safety in your every move, estimating weights and distances, being fully aware of your surroundings, doing your part to minimize hazards and reporting any injuries or damage immediately

• Create level surfaces, grade slopes to specifications, remove material and thoroughly fill voids using plans and/or a surveyor as guidance
• Load and unload construction materials, waste and other heavy objects from trucks and into dumpsters either manually or with the assistance of a machine
• Start each work day with an inspection of tires, controls, fuel and fluids to ensure reliable operation

• Change attachments, make adjustments, verify information and troubleshoot problems

• Participate in daily meetings with your supervisor and staff, maintaining constant

  communication throughout the work period

• Store and clean machinery at its designated location and complete work reports at the end of each working day
• Purchase and transport oil, gas, and replacement parts to the project site and assist with maintenance and repairs
• Clean equipment before and after use and perform light maintenance tasks such as filling vehicles with gas. They also keep maintenance records for each piece of equipment.
• Assist with loading and unloading heavy equipment from trucks and tractors.

What you'll need to succeed

• At least 3 years relevant work experience in construction industry OR

• A relevant Level 4 certificate in the same field or equivalent certificates

• Be a great team player, be able to follow instructions

• Be physically fit and willingness to work hard

• Good eye for details and an ability to solve problems practically and effectively

• Have "can-do" attitude

  What you'll get in return

• A great team culture which benefits you so much.

• Sound training system which promotes your career development.

• Broad space for further development/opportunities and a clear career path.

• $28-$37 per hour depending on skills

  We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A negative drug test result will be a condition of any offer of employment. Applicants should also not have any past or present criminal conviction.

  To register your interest please apply here My Job Space platform.

  You must be currently legally entitled to work in NZ to apply for this position. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa