Field Machine Operator - Utilities & Cable Laying

Rob Law Max Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Rob Law Max Recruitment is partnering with a Canterbury-based electrical infrastructure company to recruit a Machine Operator for the Christchurch team. You will work as part of a collaborative crew delivering installation, repair and maintenance of underground, overhead and street lighting infrastructure.

This hands-on role covers civil and utility activities within Canterbury with occasional travel. The position requires rostered standby and after-hours fault response, and a strong commitment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years experience around underground utilities.
• Solid excavator experience with trenching and cable laying.
• Ability to read and interpret service utility plans.
• Current Class 2 driving licence with WTR endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators 1.3–5 tonne for underground utilities tasks.
• Trenching, backfilling, cable laying and pole erection.
• Support network maintenance and fault response.
• Read utility plans and manage on-site hazards.

Skills

Excavator operation

Trenching

Cable laying

Reading service plans

Safety awareness

Class 2 licence

WTR endorsements

Job description

Rob Law Max Recruitment is partnering with a Canterbury-based electrical infrastructure company to recruit a Machine Operator for the Christchurch team. You will work as part of a collaborative crew delivering installation, repair and maintenance of underground, overhead and street lighting infrastructure.

This hands-on role covers civil and utility activities within Canterbury with occasional travel. The position requires rostered standby and after-hours fault response, and a strong commitment