Hands-On Landscaper / Machine Operator - High-End Projects

Groundswell Landscaping; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $30–$37

High-end project variety

Locally owned landscaping company

Supportive team environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Groundswell Landscaping – Queenstown, South Island is seeking a Landscaper / Machine Operator to join our growing team. You’ll operate diggers and other machinery on high-end projects, then shift to hand tools with the crew.

This is a hands-on role that requires problem solving on site and pride in delivering quality landscaping. The role requires at least 2 years’ machine operation experience, a WTR certificate, and the ability to read plans and levels.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in machine operation (diggers, loaders, etc).
• WTR certificate – Wheels, Tracks and Rollers.
• Class 2 licence is a bonus.
• Minimum 1 year’s landscaping or similar industry experience.
• Confident operating excavators 1.7T–5.5T — and hire larger machines when required.
• Experience with excavation, shaping and trimming to achieve accurate levels and finished grades.
• Good understanding of levels, falls and drainage.
• Experience installing or working around drainage systems.
• Experience with mini loaders, Harley Rakes and other specialist machinery.
• Able to read and work from plans and levels.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements on large building sites.
• Physically fit and hands-on — willing to regularly jump off the machine and work with a shovel, rake and hand tools.
• Good work ethic, reliability and ability to work well as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Operate diggers, loaders and other machinery across high-end landscaping projects.
• Carry out excavation, shaping, trimming and preparation for landscaping works.
• Set and work to levels, grades and drainage requirements.
• Assist with drainage installation and problem-solving.
• Plan and carry out earthmoving aspects of projects.
• Jump in with the landscaping crew when machinery work is not required.
• Work with the team on physical tasks including digging, shoveling, raking and finishing.
• Work across a variety of sites, terrain and project types

Skills

Machine operation

Diggers / Excavators

On-site problem solving

Teamwork

Health & safety

Read plans / levels

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Education

WTR certificate – Wheels, Tracks & Rollers

Class 2 licence (bonus)

Job description

Groundswell Landscaping – Queenstown, South Island is seeking a Landscaper / Machine Operator to join our growing team. You’ll operate diggers and other machinery on high-end projects, then shift to hand tools with the crew.

This is a hands-on role that requires problem solving on site and pride in delivering quality landscaping. The role requires at least 2 years’ machine operation experience, a WTR certificate, and the ability to read plans and levels.