Civil Operative

Tradestaff New Zealand; Napier; On-site; NZD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full-time ongoing work

Established Hawke's Bay crews

Job summary

Tradestaff Hawke's Bay is seeking an experienced Civil Operator with a Class 4 licence and WTR endorsements. You will operate excavators, rollers and other civil machinery on busy civil, forestry and roading sites in Hawke's Bay.

Start is immediate. This is full-time ongoing work with weekly pay through Tradestaff. Ideal candidates will have proven operating experience and a strong health and safety mindset, with reliable transport to site.

Qualifications

• Full Class 4 driver's licence is essential.
• Current WTR endorsements are essential.
• Proven excavator and roller operating experience.
• Experience across civil, forestry and/or roading projects is preferred.
• Strong health and safety awareness and a clean MOJ record.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, rollers and other civil machinery.
• Work across civil construction, forestry and roading projects.
• Perform earthworks, site prep, trenching and general machine operation.
• Carry out daily machinery checks and routine maintenance.
• Work safely around other plant and crews and assist with site duties when required.
• Follow site plans and H&S procedures.

Skills

Class 4 licence

WTR endorsements

Excavator operation

Roller operation

Civil/forestry/roading experience

Health and safety awareness

Drug-test clearance

Reliable transport

Job description

Civil Operator - Class 4 & WTR

Tradestaff Hawke's Bay is looking for an experienced Civil Operator with a Class 4 licence and WTR endorsements to join a busy crew working across civil, forestry and roading sites.

This is a great opportunity for someone who knows their way around heavy machinery, can handle changing site conditions and isn't afraid to jump out of the cab and help the crew when needed.

Location: Hawke's Bay

Start: Immediate

Pay Rate: $32-35 per hour, paid weekly

What you'll be doing:

• Operating excavators, rollers and other civil machinery
• Working across civil construction, forestry and roading projects
• Earthworks, site preparation, trenching and general machine operation
• Completing daily machinery checks and basic maintenance
• Working safely around other plant, machinery and ground crews
• Assisting with general site duties when required
• Following site plans, instructions and H&S procedures

What we're looking for:

• Full Class 4 driver's licence - essential
• Current WTR endorsements - essential
• Proven excavator and roller operating experience
• Previous civil, forestry and/or roading experience
• Confident operating machinery in varied ground and site conditions
• Reliable, practical and able to work well within a crew
• Strong understanding of workplace health and safety
• Clean Ministry of Justice record
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Reliable transport to get to and from work

What's in it for you:

• Full-time, ongoing work for the right operator
• Variety across civil, forestry and roading projects
• Put your Class 4, WTR and operating experience to good use
• Weekly pay through Tradestaff
• Work with established Hawke's Bay crews and clients
• Opportunity to prove yourself and secure longer-term work

If you're an experienced operator who can jump between an excavator, roller and other civil gear and get the job done properly, Tradestaff Hawke's Bay wants to hear from you.