Civil Excavator Operator — GPS Trim & Growth Path

Higgins; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver employer matching (up to 4%)

40 hours/week guaranteed

Upskill and licencing opportunities

Retail discounts

Fuel discounts

Job summary

Higgins in Mount Maunganui is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our civil construction team on earthworks and infrastructure projects. You’ll work with our crews and well-maintained equipment to deliver quality results.

Key duties include operating excavators safely, performing GPS final trim to plan specifications, and assisting with site preparation and inspections. A Class 1 licence with WTR endorsements is required, with additional licences advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating excavators on civil construction sites.
• Experience with final trim and GPS machine control is highly regarded.
• Ability to work accurately from plans and site specifications.
• Current Class 1 licence with WTR endorsements.
• Class 2, 4 or 5 licences are advantageous.
• Good understanding of earthworks and site safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators safely across civil construction projects.
• Complete GPS final trim work to specified levels and tolerances.
• Excavate, trim, backfill and prepare sites to project requirements.
• Read and interpret plans, models and machine control information.
• Carry out pre-start inspections and routine equipment checks.
• Collaborate with site teams to deliver work safely and efficiently.

Skills

Excavator operation

GPS final trim

Plan interpretation

WTR endorsements

Licence Class 1

Class 2/4/5 licences

Job description

Higgins in Mount Maunganui is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our civil construction team on earthworks and infrastructure projects. You’ll work with our crews and well-maintained equipment to deliver quality results.

Key duties include operating excavators safely, performing GPS final trim to plan specifications, and assisting with site preparation and inspections. A Class 1 licence with WTR endorsements is required, with additional licences advantageous.