Grader Operator

CORDE; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive hourly rate

Company vehicle (limited use)

Birthday leave after 1 year

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Job summary

CORDE is seeking an experienced Grader Operator to join our team working on the Waimakariri District Council Road Maintenance network. The role involves maintaining the grader, fueling, blade changes, reporting, light traffic management, and client interactions.

The successful candidate will work independently with a strong sense of ownership and a focus on quality. Ideal applicants have Civil Construction or Maintenance or Farming experience, hold Class 2 with WTR endorsements, and ideally

Qualifications

• Experience operating Graders in Civil Construction or Maintenance or Farming.
• Class 2 license with WTR endorsements.
• Class 4 licence (training provided).
• Traffic management experience or knowledge (training provided).
• Physically fit and self-motivated.
• Health and safety conscious with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the grader daily, including fueling, blades, and reporting.
• Assist with light Traffic Management and network reporting.
• Engage with the public as required.
• Take ownership of day-to-day activities and deliver quality work.

Skills

Grader operation

Class 2 license

WTR endorsements

Class 4 licence

Traffic management

Physical fitness

Health & safety

Job description

About the role | Ko te kaupapa

We are looking for an experienced Grader Operator with a keen interest in maintenance grading to join our team working on the Waimakariri District Council Road Maintenance network.

What's the job?

The right candidate will have previous operating experience from Civil Construction, maintenance or farming and ideally have some form of mechanical knowledge to maintain the gear daily. In this role you'll be responsible for maintaining the Grader, including fueling, blades and reporting, along with light Traffic Management, network reporting and public interactions. This is a critical role that enables the successful applicant to have a high level of ownership, job satisfaction, and to be responsible for their day to day activities. You will be someone who is happy working alone, self managing and able to deliver quality work.

What you’ll bring | Ko ngā pukenga ōu

• Experience operating Graders in Civil Construction or Maintenance or Farming
• Class 2 full with WTR endorsements
• Class 4 (Required - Training will be provided for the right candidate)
• Previous Traffic Management experience or knowledge (preferred - Training will be provided for the right candidate)
• Physically fit and self-motivated
• Health and Safety consciousness with a positive attitude

What we bring | He aha ta tatou kawe mai

• Market competitive hourly rate + Company vehicle (limited use)
• A high level of ownership and job satisfaction
• Career opportunities through training & development
• Birthday leave after 1 year, retail discounts and a great working culture!
• Increased KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones

The company is committed to providing a safe work environment. Successful candidates are required to pass a pre-employment medical, drug, and alcohol test prior to employment.

Our values | Ngā Uaratanga

Trustworthy | Whakawhirinaki – People You Can Rely On

Teamwork | Mahi Tahi – People Who Work Together

Guardianship | Kaitiakitanga – People Who Protect Our Place

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.