Excavator Operator — Civil Construction with GPS Trim

Fletcher Building Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Permanent role with 40 hours per week

KiwiSaver employer contribution up to

Upskill and gain further licenses

Retail discounts for you and family

Fuel discounts with monthly pie and CO

Job summary

Higgins is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our civil construction team in Mount Maunganui. You will work on earthworks and infrastructure projects with skilled crews and well-maintained machines.

Key duties include operating excavators safely, performing GPS final trim work, and reading plans. A current Class 1 licence with WTR endorsements is required, with additional licences advantageous. The role offers a permanent schedule with 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating excavators on civil construction sites.
• Experience with final trim and GPS machine control is highly regarded.
• Able to read plans and work to design specifications.
• Current Class 1 licence with WTR endorsements; additional licences are advantageous.
• Strong focus on safety and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators safely across civil construction projects.
• Complete GPS final trim work to specified levels and tolerances.
• Excavate, trim, backfill and prepare sites to project requirements.
• Read and interpret plans, models and machine control information.
• Carry out pre-start inspections and routine equipment checks.
• Collaborate with site teams to deliver work safely and efficiently.

Skills

Excavator operation

GPS machine control

Reading plans

Site safety

Team collaboration

Education

Class 1 licence with WTR endorsements

Class 2, 4 or 5 licences advantageous

Tools

GPS machine control systems

Job description

Higgins is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our civil construction team in Mount Maunganui. You will work on earthworks and infrastructure projects with skilled crews and well-maintained machines.

Key duties include operating excavators safely, performing GPS final trim work, and reading plans. A current Class 1 licence with WTR endorsements is required, with additional licences advantageous. The role offers a permanent schedule with 40 hours per week.