Excavator Operator

Hz Admin Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Field and Workshop

Overtime available

Career advancement

Job summary

Hauraki Civil Limited in Auckland and Otago is looking for two experienced digger operators to join our civil excavation team. You will operate excavation and earthmoving machines to dig, break, move, and load earth, rock, and debris, following detailed plans and safety procedures.

The role offers a field and workshop environment with overtime opportunities and career development. A minimum of three years’ experience is required; weekend availability is a must.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time relevant trackable work experience.
• Physically fit and healthy.
• Weekend availability if required.
• No criminal convictions; hardworking and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavation and other earthmoving machines to dig, break, move, and load earth, rock and debris.
• Complete foundation excavations for construction projects and civil excavation for civil projects.
• Prepare machines by selecting, fitting, and installing attachments.
• Read detailed construction plans and position machines for operation.
• Operate and control machines to cut, excavate, break, drill, level and compact the ground.
• Coordinate with site supervisors to ensure alignment with project plans.

Skills

Digger operation

Hydraulics

Safety compliance

Job description

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Location: Auckland

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay :Hourly $28- $32

Number of Vacancies: 2-3positions

Requirements:

3 Years of relevant experience or a Level 4 or above relevant qualification (if the candidate holds a Bachelor's degree or above, no major restrictions.）

Must be flexible for work, able to work over the weekends, and must cover our required shifts.

Long-term and full commitments are required.

Operate excavation and other earthmoving machines to dig, break, move, and load earth, rock, and debris. Complete foundation excavations for construction projects and civil excavation for civil projects.

Operate earthmoving machines and complete large-scale and precision excavation work

Prepare machines by selecting, fitting, and installing the right attachments

Read detailed construction/civil plans and position machines for operation

Operate and control the machines to cut, excavate, break, drill, level, compact, and gouge out the ground

Operate machines to fill, move, load, and spread earth, rock, rubble, soil, and other materials

Manipulate attachments using manual, electronic or hydraulic controls

Perform routine checks on machines and adjust controls to regulate the operation, and ensure safety of other workers

Conduct preventative maintenance on machines when required

Follow verbal and drawing instructions to ensure work performance

Clean, lubricate, refuel, adjust, and repair machines when required

Great working environment with friendly staff.

Reputable company that truly values what you contribute.

Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

Please include your work rights (work visa or residence class visa) in NZ in your CV.

Hauraki Civil Limited is a well-established civil construction company based in Auckland. We are looking for two experienced Digger Operators to join our team. The work locations will be in both the Auckland and Otago regions, depending on the needs of our projects.

Tasks include:

Operate excavation and other earthmoving machines to dig, break, move, and load earth, rock, and debris. Complete foundation excavations for construction projects and civil excavation for civil projects.

Operate earthmoving machines and complete large-scale and precision excavation work

Prepare machines by selecting, fitting, and installing the right attachments

Read detailed construction/civil plans and position machines for operation

Operate and control the machines to cut, excavate, break, drill, level, compact, and gouge out the ground

Operate machines to fill, move, load, and spread earth, rock, rubble, soil, and other materials

Manipulate attachments using manual, electronic or hydraulic controls

Perform routine checks on machines and adjust controls to regulate the operation, and ensure safety of other workers

Conduct preventative maintenance on machines when required

Follow verbal and drawing instructions to ensure work performance

Clean, lubricate, refuel, adjust and repair machines when required

Supervise and coordinate the work of other digger operators to ensure efficiency and safety

Allocate daily tasks and monitor team performance against project milestones.

Train and mentor new or junior digger operators on machinery operation and safety procedures.

Ensure all team activities comply with workplace health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.

Liaise with site supervisors, engineers, and surveyors to ensure alignment with project plans.

Monitor and report machine usage, equipment status, and maintenance needs.

Coordinate with other trades and subcontractors to ensure seamless workflow and site integration.

Job pre-requisites:

A minimum of three years’ full-time relevant trackable work experience

Physically fit and healthy

Available to work during the weekend if required

No criminal convictions. Being hardworking and reliable

Strong hydraulics? Love diagnosing problems and getting heavy equipment back to work? This could be your next move.

What's in it for you?

• $38 – $46 per hour, depending on experience
• Field and Workshop
• Overtime available
• Work with experienced mechanical and diesel technicians
• A technically varied role no two hydraulic faults are necessarily the same