Digger Operator | Hawke'S Bay | Immediate Start

Extrastaff; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Weekly pay

8% holiday pay

Immediate start

3 months ongoing work

Job summary

Extrastaff is seeking an experienced excavator operator for a civil construction project in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. You will operate a 6-tonne excavator, excavating to subgrade, trimming roads and footpaths, and performing earthworks to project specifications.

The role requires WTR endorsements, a full Class 1 license, the ability to pass a drug test, and legal right to work in NZ. Expect weekly pay, 8% holiday pay, PPE supplied, and an immediate start with ongoing project opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven excavator operating experience.
• Experience with final trim work.
• Civil construction or earthworks background.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Reliable and able to work independently.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Excavating to subgrade.
• Final trimming of roads and footpaths.
• Earthworks and site preparation.
• Following project specifications and site safety requirements.
• Daily machine checks and basic maintenance.

Skills

Excavator operating experience

Final trim work

Civil construction/earthworks

Health and safety awareness

Independent/reliable

Good communication

Job description

About the Role

You'll be operating a 6T excavator on a civil construction project, carrying out:

• Excavating to subgrade
• Final trimming of roads and footpaths
• Earthworks and site preparation
• Following project specifications and site safety requirements
• Daily machine checks and basic maintenance

What We're Looking For

• Proven excavator operating experience
• Experience with final trim work
• Civil construction or earthworks background
• Strong health and safety awareness
• Reliable and able to work independently
• Good communication skills

Essential Requirements

• WTR endorsements
• Full Class 1 Driver License
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Legal right to work in New Zealand

What's In It For You?

• Immediate start available
• 3-Months ongoing work
• Weekly pay + 8% holiday pay
• PPE provided
• Ongoing support from the ExtraStaff team
• Potential for further project opportunities after completion