Civil Digger Operator – GPS Skills & Drainage Projects

Advanced Personnel Services; Hastings; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Personnel Services – Hastings, North Island is seeking experienced Civil Digger Operators to join our civil clients in Hastings. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled operators seeking steady work and competitive pay.

You will operate 25–30 tonne excavators on drainage and civil projects, read GPS systems, and collaborate with a professional civil team on active sites. A Class 2 licence with WTR, Site Safe certification, GPS experience, and a commitment to safety are required;

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience operating diggers/excavators.
• Current and valid Class 2 driver licence with WTR endorsement (Class 4 advantageous).
• Site Safe certification.
• Experience reading GPS.
• Some locating experience preferred.
• Reliable, safety-focused, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Operating 25–30 tonne excavators confidently.
• Working on drainage and civil construction projects.
• Reading and working with GPS systems.
• Assisting with service locating when required.
• Operating wheels, tractors, and rollers (WTR).
• Working as part of a professional civil team on active sites.

Skills

Excavator operation

GPS reading

Team collaboration

Education

Site Safe certification

Tools

GPS technology

Job description

Advanced Personnel Services – Hastings, North Island is seeking experienced Civil Digger Operators to join our civil clients in Hastings. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled operators seeking steady work and competitive pay.

You will operate 25–30 tonne excavators on drainage and civil projects, read GPS systems, and collaborate with a professional civil team on active sites. A Class 2 licence with WTR, Site Safe certification, GPS experience, and a commitment to safety are required;