Excavator Operators

Turbo Staff Ltd; Marlborough; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 guaranteed hours

Job summary

Turbo Staff Ltd seeks skilled Excavator Operators to excavate, move, and spread materials with precision. You will perform pre-operation checks, set up attachments, and maintain equipment while following project plans and safety standards.

Roles involve working across multiple NZ regions with travel and accommodation provided when required; candidates must be available for travel to Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and other listed areas. 30 guaranteed hours per week are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience operating excavators and heavy machinery.
• Ability to read plans and follow instructions.
• Strong safety mindset and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operation checks on excavator and attachments.
• Operate excavator to excavate, move material, and spread materials as required.
• Maintain precise control of speed, depth and positioning.
• Monitor plant operation and adjust controls to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Follow project plans, drawings, markers and verbal instructions.
• Conduct routine maintenance, lubrication and refuelling as needed.
• Transport and position heavy machinery in compliance with safety protocols.
• Assess task requirements and select appropriate attachments.
• Master manual and hydraulic controls for all operations.

Skills

Equipment readiness

Attachment management

Precision operation

Vigilant monitoring

Task execution

Maintenance dedication

Machinery transportation

Attachment assessment

Manual and 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.