Digger Operator

Tradestaff; Cambridge; On-site; NZD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Variety of work

Hands-on operating role

Job summary

Tradestaff in Cambridge, Waikato is seeking an experienced Digger Operator to contribute to civil and construction projects around town. If you know your way around an excavator and take pride in a job well done, we'd like to hear from you.

This role offers immediate start, weekly pay, and the chance to work on varied sites with a safety-first approach. You will operate excavators, trench, dig, backfill, and prepare sites while maintaining tidy, safe work areas.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating diggers in civil or construction sites.
• Full Class 1 driver's licence with WTR endorsements.
• Ability to work safely around underground services and hazards.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators across civil and construction sites.
• Tackle trenching, digging, backfilling and earthworks.
• Prepare sites and ground for the next stage.
• Work safely around underground services and keep work area tidy.

Skills

Digger operation

Safety aware

Independent worker

Tools

Excavator

Job description

Got solid digger skills and ready to put them to work? Tradestaff is on the hunt for an experienced Digger Operator to get stuck into civil and construction projects around Cambridge. If you know your way around an excavator, take pride in a job well done and enjoy a bit of variety, we want to hear from you!

Location: Cambridge, Waikato

Start date: Immediate start

Pay rate: $31–$36 per hour (paid weekly)

What you'll be doing

• Operating excavators across civil and construction sites
• Tackling trenching, digging, backfilling and earthworks
• Preparing sites and getting the ground ready for the next stage
• Working safely around underground services
• Keeping your work area tidy, safe and running smoothly

What we're looking for

• Proven experience operating diggers in civil or construction environments
• Full Class 1 driver's licence with WTR endorsements
• Confidence working independently and getting the job done right
• Good awareness of underground services and site hazards
• A strong work ethic, reliability and a safety-first attitude

What's in it for you?

• $31–$36 per hour depending on experience
• Weekly pay – money in your account every week
• Variety of work – different projects to keep things interesting
• Put your skills to use – hands-on operating work where experience counts

If you're a capable operator who knows how to handle a digger and isn't afraid to get stuck in, we'd love to hear from you!