Heavy Equipment Operator - Full-Time, Immediate Start

Canstaff

Ashburton

On-site

NZD 39,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours
Competitive pay based on experience
Immediate start available
Supportive team environment

Job summary

Canstaff in Ashburton is seeking an experienced Heavy Machine Operator to join our busy site crew. You will operate diggers and loaders across a range of earthworks tasks, supporting the subdivision, kerb and channel work, and broader infrastructure projects.

We are looking for someone with proven machine operation experience, a solid understanding of safety practices, and the ability to work reliably in a team or independently.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience operating diggers and loaders (heavy machinery).
  • WTR required.

Responsibilities

  • Operate diggers and loaders across a variety of tasks.
  • Carry out general earthworks, loading, site works and material handling.
  • Assist with labouring duties as required.
  • Maintain machinery and follow site safety procedures.

Job description

Canstaff in Ashburton is seeking an experienced Heavy Machine Operator to join our busy site crew. You will operate diggers and loaders across a range of earthworks tasks, supporting the subdivision, kerb and channel work, and broader infrastructure projects.

We are looking for someone with proven machine operation experience, a solid understanding of safety practices, and the ability to work reliably in a team or independently.

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