Drainage Operators and truck drivers

Stewart Civil; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalized training plans

Progression opportunities

Competitive rates

Job summary

Stewart Civil is seeking a Drainage Operator / Truck Driver in Christchurch. You will operate excavators and loaders, install drainage and water systems, and drive construction trucks. A Class 2 license and strong safety focus are essential.

Join a team‑oriented company with personalized training plans, progression opportunities, and competitive rates. The role offers a permanent position in a dynamic project environment with great team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience with Drainage and Water installation.
• Right to work in New Zealand.
• Health and safety consciousness is essential.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support the team.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and loaders as part of drainage works.
• Work around utilities and active streets.
• Drive construction trucks with Class 2 license.
• Maintain health and safety standards at all times.

Skills

Health and safety

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tech savvy

Excavator operation

Loader operation

Education

Class 2 minimum

Tools

Excavator

Loader

Job description

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Stewart Civil is known for its High Quality and right now we need you!

We need someone who is just aspassionateabout the work and helping the team.

Opportunities are available for: Drainage Operator / Truck Drivers

We offer:

• A permanent position in Christchurch with dynamic and exciting projects.
• A passionate team-oriented work environment.
• Personalized training plans and progression opportunities.
• Competitive Rates.

With Stewart Civil , you will gain exposure to a variety of interesting projects and be provided the opportunity to develop your skills and leadership competencies. This all happens with the support of our great team culture in an organization that values, supports and listens to its people. Providing great reward, training and competitive rates.

About the Role(s):

Asa Drainage Operator / Truck Driver you will embody a wide skill set being a self starter, Operation of Excavators and Loaders, Operating around utilities and active Streets. Construction Truck Driving experience. Class 2 minimum. Adaptable and good a problem solving. Superb Health and safety ethic and Trustworthy.

Experience with Drainage and water installations

Right candidate will have

• Right to work in New Zealand
• Experience with Drainage & Water installation
• Tech savvy (we use Digital platforms for our jobs)
• Health And Safety Conscious a must
• A great attitude and drive to support the team!

If you See an opportunity for out of town work speak to us today about relocation packages.

Hours of Work: Minimum of 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday). With Extra hours available. On Average the Hours are in the mid 40's

The best thing about working at Stewart Civil Ltd is the great crew you're a part of. So, fit with our team culture is our biggest priority!

It is essential that quality and safety are second nature in everything that you do. We strive to deliver exceptional results every time.

A proven track record in successful drainage / Civil Projects

About Stewart Civil:

A Family owned and operated company for the last 15 years centralized in Christchurch branded as Drainman. It has expanded from the residential market and Christchurch City Council as a preferred Contractor, to working on Major infrastructure Projects in the Christchurch and Queenstown regions. It is time for growth and progress and so comes Stewart Civil.

Culture:

We are proud of having a culture where people enjoy coming to work everyday, because they know they are valued by the team and supported by great people.

A few of the great things we have going include:

• Personal wellbeing and development programme's for the team.
• Social events, and more!

Training:

If you have a vision for your future, training and development opportunity is keenly provided.

We support training in many forms, from in-house mentoring to external courses. If you are interested in further qualification and training, we will help you get there and support you every step of the way.

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