Excavator Operators

Turbo Staff; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 hours guaranteed

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking skilled Excavator Operators to expertly handle heavy machinery to excavate, move, and spread materials with precision. 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!

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required. These roles require workers to be available for work in various NZ regions, with travel and accommodation expenses covered where needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant excavation experience.
• Ability to operate excavators with precision.
• Comfortable working in a team and following project plans.

Responsibilities

• Equipment readiness: conduct pre-operation checks and position machinery.
• Attachment management: fit and remove attachments (buckets, winches, scoops, blades, hammers).
• Precision operation: control machine to excavate, move material, and spread with accuracy.
• Vigilant monitoring: adjust operation to maintain safety, pressure, and speed on site.
• Task execution: follow plans, drawings, markers and verbal instructions.
• Maintenance: perform routine servicing, lubrication, cleaning and refuelling.
• Machinery transportation: move and position heavy machines safely on site.
• Attachment assessment: determine suitable attachments for tasks.
• Manual and hydraulic mastery: operate attachments using manual and hydraulic controls.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Teamwork

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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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