Excavator Operator/Driver

Omexom New Zealand; Papakura; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance.

Life & Disability Cover

Generous KiwiSaver Contributions.

Enhanced Parental Leave.

Birthday Leave.

Long Service Rewards.

Career Advancement Opportunities.

Be part of a Great Team.

Job summary

Omexom New Zealand is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator/Driver for our Line Services Northern team in the Auckland region. You will operate an excavator, install foundations and support concrete pours, and transport materials to site.

This hands-on role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity, with a minimum 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and standby roster as needed. Candidates must have excavator certification and a valid truck licence, and be prepared for varied hours.

Qualifications

• A certificate of competence to operate excavator and associated equipment.
• A valid truck driver’s licence.
• 3–5 years’ experience in operating excavators around utilities and services
• A basic knowledge of safety requirement pertaining to the work.
• A positive and can‑do attitude
• Be able to work flexible hours
• Possess a high level of decision‑making skill

Responsibilities

• Operating an excavator
• Installation of Transmission line foundations in accordance with drawings
• Assistance in Installation of foundation formworks for concrete mass pour
• Driving a tip truck
• Carrying out earthworks, roading and road maintenance, trenching, foundations, general digging, site preparation and general labouring work.
• Carrying out standard housekeeping duties associated with the work site, e.g., cleaning and tidying of plant and equipment.
• Taking ownership of the truck and excavator and ensuring all equipment is compliant, checked and maintained.
• Carrying out routine physical work associated with the installation and maintenance of transmission line towers.
• Understand and comply with your obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and all associated regulations, standards, and approved codes of practice.
• Comply with any reasonable instruction given to you by the company relating to health and safety

Skills

Excavator operation

Truck driving

Site safety awareness

Flexible hours

Strong work ethic

Decision making

Team player

Education

Certificate of competence to operate excavator

Valid truck driver’s licence

Job description

• Based in Takanini
• Comprehensive Health Insurance.
• Life & Disability Cover
• Generous KiwiSaver Contributions.
• Enhanced Parental Leave.
• Birthday Leave.
• Long Service Rewards.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• Be a part of a Great Team.
• Full-time, Permanent contract with a minimum of 40 hours guaranteed per week.
• Monday – Friday and may be required to participate in a standby roster

About the Role

Looking for your next big opportunity? We’ve got an exciting Excavator Operator/Driver role with our Line Services Northern team just for you! In this position, you’ll provide a driver and excavator operator services to support the Transmission Line Services Division. This is a hands‑on position where you’ll contribute to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and productivity while making a real impact within the team.

• Operating an excavator
• Installation of Transmission line foundations in accordance with drawings
• Assistance in Installation of foundation formworks for concrete mass pour
• Driving a tip truck
• Carrying out earthworks, roading and road maintenance, trenching, foundations, general digging, site preparation and general labouring work.
• Carrying out standard housekeeping duties associated with the work site, e.g., cleaning and tidying of plant and equipment.
• Taking ownership of the truck and excavator and ensuring all equipment is compliant, checked and maintained.
• Carrying out routine physical work associated with the installation and maintenance of transmission line towers.
• Understand and comply with your obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and all associated regulations, standards, and approved codes of practice.
• Comply with any reasonable instruction given to you by the company relating to health and safety

Qualifications and Skills

• A certificate of competence to operate excavator and associated equipment.
• A valid truck driver’s licence.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in operating excavators around utilities and services
• A basic knowledge of safety requirement pertaining to the work.
• A positive and can‑do attitude
• Be able to work flexible hours
• Possess a high level of decision‑making skill

Who are we?

As the global energy landscape continues to evolve, Omexom is supporting New Zealand's transition toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. We work alongside partners across the energy ecosystem to accelerate progress and enable meaningful decarbonisation.

Omexom New Zealand brings the global scale, innovation, and proven expertise of a global leader to every local project. We collaborate with those who produce, transform and transport electricity and energy, including network owners and local authorities, to operate, build and maintain critical infrastructure. Our established processes ensure reliability and safety at scale, while longstanding relationships and on‑ground experience make us trusted partners to work with.

We're here to help New Zealand build smarter, more efficient and resilient energy networks that will support community and industry for generations to come.

Please note, that only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

Come join our amazing team and be a part of the pioneers in energy transition.