Experienced Digger Operator

Tradestaff New Zealand; Waikato; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Long-term opportunity

Diverse civil projects

Some travel away from home

Hands-on team

Job summary

Tradestaff New Zealand is seeking an experienced Digger Operator to join a well-established civil construction team servicing the Cambridge, Hamilton and Te Awamutu areas in the Waikato region.

You’ll bring high-level excavator skills, final trim experience, GPS and drainage/roading exposure, and a strong work ethic. This is a long-term role with an experienced, hands-on crew; occasional site travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Extensive civil construction operator experience.
• Proficient with excavators and final trim.
• GPS experience required.
• Drainage and roading exposure advantageous.
• Grader experience is a major advantage.
• Must hold a valid Class 1 licence and WTR endorsement.
• Must be able to pass drug and alcohol tests.
• Based in or around Cambridge, Hamilton or Te Awamutu.

Skills

Civil construction experience

Excavator skills

Final trim

GPS experience

Drainage experience

Roading experience

Grader experience

Full Class 1 licence

WTR endorsement

Drug & alcohol test ability

Job description

EXPERIENCED DIGGER OPERATOR – WAIKATO

TradeStaff are looking for an experienced Digger Operator to join a well-established small civil construction business based in the Cambridge, Hamilton and Te Awamutu areas.

This is a great opportunity for an operator who takes pride in their work, has strong civil experience and enjoys being part of a hands-on team.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• $30–$35 per hour, depending on experience
• Long-term opportunity with an established small business
• Variety of quality civil construction projects
• Some work away from home
• Work with an experienced and hands-on team

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Strong civil construction operating experience
• High-level excavator skills
• Final trim experience
• GPS experience
• Drainage experience
• Roading experience
• Grader experience would be a major advantage
• Excellent attitude and strong work ethic
• Impeccable timekeeping and attendance
• Willingness to get out of the digger and help your teammates when required – this is non-negotiable
• Full Class 1 licence
• WTR endorsement
• Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test
• Based in or around Cambridge, Hamilton or Te Awamutu

NOT THE RIGHT FIT IF

• Your experience is primarily bulk earthworks
• You have quarry-only operating experience

We’re looking for a skilled civil operator who wants to be part of a solid team and take pride in delivering quality work.

If this sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you.