Civil Construction Plant Operator | Excavators & Roads

Fletcher Building Limited; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Permanent role with 40 hours per week

Ongoing training & development

KiwiSaver employer contribution 4%

Fuel discounts & monthly pie/coffee

Job summary

Higgins Hawke’s Bay is seeking an experienced Specialist Operator: Construction to support a busy Napier-based civil project portfolio. This hands-on role blends plant operation with on-site construction activities and requires proactive teamwork to deliver quality outcomes safely.

You will work across multiple projects, reading plans, performing pre-start checks, and assisting with traffic management as required. A strong safety focus and ability to work outdoors in varied weather are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating excavators and civil construction plant.
• Strong commitment to health and safety in construction environments.
• Experience in earthworks, roading, drainage or infrastructure work is preferred.
• Full Class 2 Licence and WTR endorsements are required; Class 4 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and civil construction plant on site.
• Assist with earthworks, roading, drainage and other civil activities.
• Load, unload and move materials around site.
• Carry out excavations, trenching, backfilling and reinstatement works.

Skills

Excavator operation

Civil construction plant operations

Health and safety

Teamwork

Communication

Outdoor work

Manual labour

Class 2 Licence

WTR endorsements

Class 4 Licence (adv)

Job description

Higgins Hawke’s Bay is seeking an experienced Specialist Operator: Construction to support a busy Napier-based civil project portfolio. This hands-on role blends plant operation with on-site construction activities and requires proactive teamwork to deliver quality outcomes safely.

You will work across multiple projects, reading plans, performing pre-start checks, and assisting with traffic management as required. A strong safety focus and ability to work outdoors in varied weather are essential.