Earthmoving Plant Operator

JobSpace

Hastings

On-site

NZD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Career progression
Nationally recognised civil company
Major regional projects

Job summary

JobSpace is seeking experienced Civil Drain Layers for ongoing work based in Hastings, serving Hawke's Bay projects with occasional out-of-town assignments. Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 7am–5pm.

Candidates must hold a Class 1F Licence and pass a pre-employment drug test. Experience areas include stormwater, wastewater and watermain works, pipe laying, trenching and excavation, water reticulation maintenance, and reading plans to survey levels.

Qualifications

  • Class 1F Licence (minimum).
  • Pass a pre-employment drug test.
  • Experience in stormwater, wastewater and watermain works.
  • Reading plans and working to levels.
  • Applicants must have valid New Zealand work rights.

Responsibilities

  • Pipe laying and trenching on civil projects.
  • Reading plans and executing to specified levels.
  • Site setup, safety and housekeeping.
  • Support roading, asphalt and road sealing tasks where required.

Skills

Reading plans
On-site construction
Trenching and excavation
Class 1F Licence

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We’re seeking experienced Civil Drain Layers for ongoing work based in Hastings, with projects across Hawke’s Bay and occasional out-of-town work.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 7am–5pm

Requirements:

Class 1F Licence (minimum)

Pass a pre-employment drug test

Experience In:

Stormwater, wastewater and watermain works

Pipe laying, trenching and excavation

Water reticulation maintenance

Roading, asphalt and road sealing

Commercial and civil construction

Reading plans and working to levels

What’s on Offer?

Career progression opportunities

Work with a nationally recognised civil company

Be part of major regional infrastructure projects

Variety of work locations and projects

Applicants must have valid New Zealand work rights. No overseas applications please.

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