Earthworks Operators

civil construction
New Zealand
1 day ago

Queenstown

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY: SHAPING THE LANDSCAPE
As an Equipment Operator in our Earthworks team, you'll be hands-on, preparing and shaping the land for a huge variety of projects. From retaining walls to residential and commercial developments, you'll be the one making the ground work. This means you'll be busy with excavation, filling, carting, and compaction.

We're looking for experienced operators of these machines:
  • Excavators (20tn-50tn) skilled in Earthworks and Civil Works
  • Bulldozers
  • Compactors
  • Dump Trucks

WHAT YOU'LL NEED
To hit the ground running, you'll generally need:
  • Experience in the Civil Works industry or something similar
  • A WTR endorsement
  • A Full Class 4 licence
  • A flexible attitude and a strong work ethic
  • A safety-first mindset
  • To be a NZ Citizen, Resident, or hold a current Open NZ Work Visa

Nice-to-haves (but not essential):
  • Compaction knowledge & experience
  • Experience driving trucks or other machinery
  • NDM (Nuclear Density Meter) Testing Certification

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US!
We know our team is our biggest asset, so we make sure our benefits package is strong:
  • Great hourly rate – above the national average
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Health Insurance after 9 months (yes, it covers pre-existing conditions!)
  • Consistent hours – typically 50 per week
  • Monday to Friday work – enjoy your weekends!
  • Loads of training and upskilling opportunities
  • Real chances for career development and progression
  • Uniform and PPE supplied
  • ‘Refer a Friend’ Bonus
  • We're an Immigration NZ Accredited Employer

READY TO JOIN THE CREW?
If you want to embark on an enjoyable journey of success with us and after a job with variety and impact, get in touch now!

Apply Now or send your CV to recruitment@civilconstruction.co.nz. You can also call us on 0800 0800 04.

Please note: If you're not currently living in Queenstown, you'll need to be willing to relocate before applying.
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