Excavator Operators

Turbo Staff; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Turbo Staff in Auckland seeks an experienced Excavator Operator to handle heavy machinery for digging, moving and spreading materials with precision. If you value teamwork and safety, join us for 30 guaranteed hours and a role that keeps you on-site.

Requirements include a minimum of three years' relevant experience. You will perform pre-operation checks, manage attachments, monitor machine performance and follow project plans and drawings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Equipment readiness: precip operation checks and positioning.
• Attachment management: fit and remove attachments for tasks.
• Precision operation: excavate, move materials and spread with accuracy.
• Vigilant monitoring: adjust operation for safe and efficient performance.
• Task execution: follow plans, drawings and verbal instructions.
• Maintenance: routine servicing, lubrication, cleaning and refuelling as needed.
• Machinery transportation: move heavy equipment safely on site.
• Attachment assessment: evaluate task requirements and select fittings.
• Manual and hydraulic mastery: operate attachments with controls.

Skills

Excavator operation

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Tools

Buckets and attachments

Machine controls

Job description

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Join Our Team as an Excavator Operator! We're in search of skilled Excavator Operators who can expertly handle heavy machinery to excavate, move, and spread materials efficiently. If you have a passion for precision operation, a knack for teamwork and are looking for 30 guaranteed hours, this is the role for you!

• Equipment Readiness: Ensure that the plant machinery is in optimal operational condition by conducting pre-operation checks and precise positioning.
• Attachment Management: Skilfully select, fit, and remove various attachments, such as buckets, winches, loading scoops, shovel blades, and rock-breaking hammers, tailored to specific tasks.
• Precision Operation: Utilize machine controls with finesse to execute excavation, material movement, and spreading tasks with accuracy.
• Vigilant Monitoring: Maintain a watchful eye on plant operation, making real-time control adjustments to uphold ideal pressure, speed, and safety standards for all on-site workers.
• Task Execution: Follow plans, drawings, markers, and verbal instructions to ensure tasks align with project requirements and objectives.
• Maintenance Dedication: Conduct routine equipment servicing, lubrication, cleaning, and refuelling as part of a comprehensive maintenance regimen, addressing minor adjustments and repairs when necessary.
• Machinery Transportation: Safely transport and position heavy machinery according to site-specific safety protocols and guidelines.
• Attachment Assessment: Efficiently evaluate task requirements, determining suitable attachments and ensuring they are correctly fitted for optimal functionality.
• Manual and Hydraulic Mastery: Skilfully manipulate attachments using manual and hydraulic controls, making necessary adjustments during operations.

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required.

Join our team of professionals dedicated to precision and safety.

These roles require workers to be available for work in Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu-Whanganui, Wellington, Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast, Canterbury, Otago, Northland, Gisborne, Taranaki, Southland. When workers are required to travel, appropriate travel and accommodation expenses will be provided.

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