Excavator Operator - Landscaping & Turf Projects

Turf Lawn Maintenance Ltd; Waitakere Ranges; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

On-site work

Diverse projects

Development opportunities

Job summary

Turf Lawn Maintenance Ltd, based in Auckland, is seeking a hands-on excavator operator for drainage and sports turf projects. The role involves operating excavators, trenching, drainage installation, and assisting with landscaping and site preparation.

You will work with ground crew to load and spread materials, maintain equipment, and follow safety procedures to ensure high-quality workmanship across residential and commercial sites.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating excavators, diggers, or similar earthmoving machinery.
• Experience in drainage, landscaping, earthworks, or civil construction.
• A strong understanding of workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and other earthmoving machinery safely and efficiently.
• Carry out trenching, drainage installation, excavation, and site preparation.
• Assist with landscaping, earthworks, and sports turf construction projects.
• Operate machinery around existing turf, gardens, and finished surfaces with care.
• Load, move, and spread soil, aggregate, sand, and other materials.
• Support ground crew with manual work as required.
• Complete daily machine checks and maintain equipment in good working condition.
• Follow site safety procedures and project instructions.
• Work productively as part of a team to complete projects within agreed timeframes.

Skills

Excavator operation

Earthmoving machinery

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Turf Lawn Maintenance Ltd, based in Auckland, is seeking a hands-on excavator operator for drainage and sports turf projects. The role involves operating excavators, trenching, drainage installation, and assisting with landscaping and site preparation.

You will work with ground crew to load and spread materials, maintain equipment, and follow safety procedures to ensure high-quality workmanship across residential and commercial sites.