Excavator Operators

Turbo Staff Ltd; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and accommodation provided

Job summary

Turbo Staff Ltd is seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to perform precise earthworks across multiple sites in New Zealand. You will handle heavy equipment, perform pre-start checks, attach and remove buckets and tools, and work closely with crew to meet strict safety standards.

This role requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and willingness to travel to sites around the country as needed; travel and accommodation are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Pre-operation checks and precise positioning of plant machinery.
• Select, fit and remove attachments (buckets, winches, scoops, blades, rock-breaking hammers) for tasks.
• Excavate, move material and spread with accuracy using machine controls.
• Monitor operation; adjust speed, pressure and safety for on-site workers.
• Follow plans, drawings and verbal instructions to meet project requirements.
• Perform routine maintenance and refuelling; address minor repairs as needed.
• Safely transport and position heavy machinery per site safety protocols.
• Assess task requirements to determine suitable attachments and proper fitting.
• Operate attachments with manual and hydraulic controls; adjust during operations.

Skills

Equipment readiness

Attachment handling

Precision operation

Monitoring vigilance

Task execution

Maintenance routine

Equipment transport

Attachment assessment

Hydraulic/manual control

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.