Excavator Operators

Turbo Staff Ltd; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses provided

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Turbo Staff Ltd in New Zealand is seeking skilled Excavator Operators to expertly handle heavy machinery for excavation, material movement, and spreading tasks with precision.

You will perform pre-operation checks, attach and switch buckets and other tools, monitor machine performance, follow plans and drawings, and maintain equipment. Applicants should have a minimum 3 years' experience and be willing to travel across regions as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to operate excavator safely and precisely.
• Willingness to travel across NZ regions as required.

Responsibilities

• Excavate, move and spread materials with an excavator.
• Perform pre-operation checks and set up attachments.
• Conduct routine maintenance and refuelling as needed.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust settings for safety and efficiency.
• Follow project plans, drawings and verbal instructions.

Skills

Equipment readiness

Attachment handling

Precision operation

Monitoring

Plan execution

Maintenance

Machinery transport

Attachment assessment

Manual & hydraulic mastery

Job description

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!

Skill Requirements:

· 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.