Civil Construction Machine Operator – Drainage & Roads

Unite Recruit

Taupo

On-site

NZD 39,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

On-going work
Up-skilling opportunities
Potential to be employed by client
Regular lunch shouts
Worker of the Week bonus ($100)

Job summary

Unite Recruit is seeking Civil Machine Operators with proven experience in drainage, earthworks, and road construction. Roles involve operating excavators, loaders, rollers, graders, and dump trucks across civil sites in New Zealand.

Pay rate varies by experience and machine, with ongoing opportunities and a chance to be employed by the client. Applicants must hold a New Zealand driver licence (classes 1/2/4/5 as required), WTR endorsements, and at least 2 years’ experience operating civil

Qualifications

  • Current NZ Driver Licence (Class 1/2/4/5)
  • WTR Endorsements
  • Minimum 2+ years’ experience operating civil construction machinery
  • Experience in drainage, earthworks, or road construction preferred
  • Experienced using GPS systems
  • Final trim or bulk experience
  • Strong understanding of safe operating procedures
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good communication and time management skills
  • Willingness to pass pre-employment drug test and random tests thereafter
  • Own reliable transport to get to and from work

Skills

Current NZ Driver Licence (class 1/2/4
WTR Endorsements
GPS systems
Safety procedures
Teamwork
Time management
Independent worker

Education

NZ Driver Licence Classes 1/2/4/5

Tools

GPS systems

Job description

Unite Recruit is seeking Civil Machine Operators with proven experience in drainage, earthworks, and road construction. Roles involve operating excavators, loaders, rollers, graders, and dump trucks across civil sites in New Zealand.

Pay rate varies by experience and machine, with ongoing opportunities and a chance to be employed by the client. Applicants must hold a New Zealand driver licence (classes 1/2/4/5 as required), WTR endorsements, and at least 2 years’ experience operating civil

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