Excavator Operator

NetYourJob; Howick; On-site; NZD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-driven rates

Family culture

No night shifts

Career progression

Job summary

Ross Reid Contractors Ltd in Auckland is seeking an experienced earthmoving machine operator. You will manage and operate earthworks, land development and civil infrastructure machines on-site across Auckland and possibly Queenstown.

Reliable, versatile team players are encouraged to apply. The role requires a minimum of 5 years' machine/earthmoving experience, a valid driver’s licence, and willingness to work Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' practical machine/earthmoving site experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence.
• Willingness to work Saturdays and across the Auckland region.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and exposure to elements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate earthworks machines on site in Auckland or Queenstown as required.
• Maintain safety standards and identify hazards on site.
• Assist with maintenance and site clean-up as directed by Supervisor or Manager.

Skills

Earthmoving experience

Valid driving licence

Willing to work Saturdays

Mechanical acumen

Works well unsupervised

Tools

Caterpillar equipment

Job description

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Auckland, Full Time, Construction

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• Family culture with excellent rewards and recognition
• Late model machines in great condition
• Excellent career opportunity with Ross Reid Contractors Ltd

Ross Reid Contractors are a family based company and have been in the construction industry since 1954.

In this role you will be responsible for managing and operating our machines on earthworks, land development and civil infrastructure sites in and around Auckland. Work may be assigned in Auckland or Queenstown depending on project requirements.

We're after reliable, versatile people who work well both unsupervised and as part of a team.

Essential skills and attributes include

• Minimum of 5 years' practical machine / earthmoving site experience
• Willing and available to work across the Auckland region
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen and comply with our drug and alcohol policy
• Must have a valid driver's licence
• Ability to work in any weather condition and exposed to the elements
• Willingness to work Saturdays
• Mechanical acumen
• Ability to work unsupervised with a positive work attitude
• Understanding of safe work practices pertaining to an earthworks/civil environment
• Ability to make difficult decisions efficiently and is keen to help others and or learn
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, operations outside of general duties
• Willingness to assist with maintenance, clean-up and anything else that requires attention as directed by the Site Supervisor or Manager
• Ability to identify potential hazards in and around the work area

This role will at times involve experience in erosion and sediment control measures, shear key earthworks, bulk earthworks, trenching, and trimming to final surface levels.

Why Join Ross Reid?

• Great market driven rates on experience
• Late model machines in great condition - predominantly Cat equipment, which is maintained second to none
• Our family culture, which is inviting and gets away from being just another number
• No night shifts, so you'll be at home in evenings for family time
• We appreciate a work life balance is important, as is developing our people to better themselves
• We promote within ranks and offer career progression

This is a full-time role (minimum 30 hours per week). Wage rate $32 - $37 per hour.

For more information, contact Mario Walsh
027 488 8160