Digger Operator

Advanced Personnel Services; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Personnel Services – Invercargill is seeking experienced Digger Operators to join busy civil and construction teams. You will operate excavators on drainage, earthworks and site prep projects, with daily checks and safety at the forefront.

Join a team that values reliability and safety, with opportunities across a range of sites. WTR endorsements and a Class 2 license are advantageous but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating excavators/diggers
• Experience in civil construction, earthworks or drainage is highly desirable
• Confidence operating machinery safely around people and services
• Ability to read site plans and follow instructions
• WTR endorsements are highly advantageous
• Class 2 license or higher is a bonus
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• A commitment to health and safety

Responsibilities

• Operating excavators safely and efficiently
• Trenching, digging, backfilling and loading
• Assisting with drainage and earthworks projects
• Site preparation and general civil construction work
• Carrying out daily machine checks and basic maintenance
• Working alongside ground crews and other machinery operators
• Following all health and safety procedures on site

Skills

Excavator operation

Machinery safety

Read site plans

Reliability

Health and safety

WTR endorsements

Class 2 license

Job description

Advanced Personnel Services – Invercargill, South Island

Digger Operators Wanted – Get Behind the Controls!

Are you an experienced Digger Operator who knows how to get the job done? We're looking for skilled and reliable operators to join busy teams working across a range of civil and construction projects.

Whether your experience is in drainage, earthworks, roading, subdivisions, or general civil construction, we want to hear from you!

What you'll be doing:

• Operating excavators safely and efficiently




• Trenching, digging, backfilling and loading




• Assisting with drainage and earthworks projects




• Site preparation and general civil construction work




• Carrying out daily machine checks and basic maintenance




• Working alongside ground crews and other machinery operators




• Following all health and safety procedures on site

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience operating excavators/diggers




• Experience in civil construction, earthworks or drainage is highly desirable




• Confidence operating machinery safely around people and services




• Ability to read site plans and follow instructions




• WTR endorsements are highly advantageous




• Class 2 license or higher is a bonus




• Strong work ethic and reliability




• A commitment to health and safety

What's in it for you?

• Competitive hourly rates based on experience




• Ongoing work opportunities




• Variety of civil and construction projects




• Opportunity to work with reputable companies




• Potential for long-term employment

If you're confident in the cab, take pride in your work, and know how to operate machinery safely and efficiently, we want to hear from you!