Civil Excavator Operator – Kapiti/Wellington: Growth

Pclcontracting; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Medical insurance

Profit share

Training and progression opportunities

Great bunch of people

Job summary

PCL is seeking an experienced excavator operator to join our civil team in the wider Wellington region, with jobs based on the Kapiti Coast/Levin area preferred.

You’ll work Monday–Friday, 7am–5pm, with occasional Saturdays and overtime to suit project needs. Candidates should have extensive excavation experience and a valid Class 1 licence with WTR endorsement, plus strong safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Experience in excavation works (roads, pavement, drainage).
• Valid Class 1 licence with WTR endorsement.
• Ability to undertake pre-start plant checks and identify issues.
• Carry out ground duties (plate compactors) and support the team.
• Health and safety minded with understanding of best practice.
• Drug free with pre-employment screening.
• Awareness of environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out excavation works on roads, pavements and drainage.
• Undertake pre-start checks and identify issues.
• Perform ground duties and support the team with equipment use.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental standards on site.

Skills

Excavation experience

Class 1 licence with W.T.R endorsement

Pre-start plant checks

Ground duties: plate compactors

Health and safety minded

Drug free & pre-employment screening

Environmental awareness

Rollers

Dumpers

Tools

Rollers

Dumpers

Job description

PCL is seeking an experienced excavator operator to join our civil team in the wider Wellington region, with jobs based on the Kapiti Coast/Levin area preferred.

You’ll work Monday–Friday, 7am–5pm, with occasional Saturdays and overtime to suit project needs. Candidates should have extensive excavation experience and a valid Class 1 licence with WTR endorsement, plus strong safety awareness.