Excavator Operator - Permanent 40h/wk, Upskill

Higgins; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Permanent role (40 hours per week)

KiwiSaver employer contribution 4%

Upskill and gain further licences

Retail discounts

Fuel discounts (pie and coffee)

Job summary

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

You will read plans, perform GPS-guided final trim and ensure work aligns with project specifications, while maintaining high safety standards and collaborating with the broader team to deliver jobs on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating excavators in civil construction environments.
• Experience with final trim and GPS machine control is highly regarded.
• Able to read and interpret plans, models and site specifications.

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 experience

Reading plans and specs

Safety-focused

Education

Class 1 licence with WTR endorsements

Class 2/4/5 licences advantageous

Tools

GPS machine control systems

Job description

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

You will read plans, perform GPS-guided final trim and ensure work aligns with project specifications, while maintaining high safety standards and collaborating with the broader team to deliver jobs on time and within scope.