Drill & Pile Rig Operator – Civil Foundations | Weekly Pay

Tradestaff New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 97,424,000 - 106,020,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pay rate: NZD 34–37 per hour

PPE supplied by Tradestaff

On-site parking

Projects across Waikato and Bay of Plt

Job summary

Tradestaff New Zealand is seeking an experienced Drill Rig / Pile Rig Operator to join our civil construction team in Waikato. You will operate drill and pile rigs to install piles and foundations on residential, commercial and industrial projects, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

You’ll work with spotters and ground crew, perform pre-start checks, and contribute to on-site productivity across varied projects in Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Benefits include weekly pay and PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating drill rigs, pile rigs, or similar heavy machinery.
• Calm, safety‑minded operator with good communication on site.
• Strong ability to coordinate with spotters and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Operating drill rigs and related machinery for piling and foundation works
• Completing pre-start checks and monitoring equipment performance
• Working with spotters and site crew to install piles safely and accurately
• Maintaining productivity and following site safety procedures

Skills

Drill rig operation

Safety focus

Communication

Class 2 licence advantage

Education

Class 2 licence

Job description

Tradestaff New Zealand is seeking an experienced Drill Rig / Pile Rig Operator to join our civil construction team in Waikato. You will operate drill and pile rigs to install piles and foundations on residential, commercial and industrial projects, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

You’ll work with spotters and ground crew, perform pre-start checks, and contribute to on-site productivity across varied projects in Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Benefits include weekly pay and PPE provided.