Excavator Operator (Wellington)

Heb Construction; Porirua; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Birthday off

Job summary

Heb Construction in Wellington is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to join our Civil team, contributing to regional projects that shape the local community. You will operate excavators on civil sites with a focus on safety and efficiency.

In this role you will perform deep excavations for foundations and services, assist with trenching and drainage installation, and help deliver earthworks and pavements to schedule and to spec. A current WTR endorsement is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating excavators on civil construction sites.
• Strong skills in deep excavation.
• Competency with trench shoring, trench safety, and working around live services.
• Current WTR endorsement (Class 2 or higher licence preferred).
• Commitment to health and safety and working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operating excavators safely and efficiently on civil construction sites.
• Carrying out deep excavations for foundations, services, and structures.
• Working on drainage installation (stormwater, wastewater, and other services).
• Assisting with trenching, backfilling, and site preparation.
• Supporting the team to deliver earthworks and pavement projects on time, to spec, and safely.

Skills

Heavy civil construction

Deep excavation

Trench safety

Safety mindset

Team player

Education

WTR endorsement (Class 2 or higher licence)

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Excavator Operator to join our Wellington Civil team. This is a great opportunity to be part of regional projects that help shape the local community.

What you'll be doing

• Operating excavators safely and efficiently on civil construction sites

• Carrying out deep excavations for foundations, services, and structures

• Working on drainage installation (stormwater, wastewater, and other services)

• Assisting with trenching, backfilling, and site preparation

• Supporting the team to deliver earthworks and pavement projects on time, to spec, and safely

What we're looking for

• Proven experience operating excavators in heavy civil construction

• Strong skills in deep excavation

• Competency with trench shoring, trench safety, and working around live services

• A current WTR endorsement (Class 2 or higher licence preferred)

• Commitment to health & safety and working as part of a team

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rates with overtime opportunities

• Full-time, permanent role with long-term projects in theWellington region

• Training and development opportunities to grow your skills

• Supportive team culture within one of NZ's leading Tier-1 civil contractors

• Health and Life Insurance
• Birthday off

If you're an experienced excavator operator who takes pride in quality work and wants to be part of iconic projects in Queenstown, we'd love to hear from you.