Hydro Excavation Operator

InterGroup; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Intergroup, via Vac U Digga, is seeking a hands-on Hydro Excavation Operator to work on Wellington projects. You’ll operate high-pressure water and vacuum systems daily, exposing underground services and protecting critical infrastructure. No hydro experience needed if you have the right attitude and a Class 2 licence.

Join a safety-focused team that values reliability, teamwork, and getting the job done, with full training and support to upskill on the specialised trade.

Qualifications

• Full, clean Class 2 licence required.
• Good physical fitness and a strong work ethic.
• A practical, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Clear communication skills.
• Civil or hydro excavation experience is an advantage – not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-pressure water and vacuum systems on site to expose underground services.
• Work as part of a reliable crew in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
• Contribute to safe, quality workmanship and project delivery.

Skills

Class 2 licence

Physical fitness

Can-do attitude

Clear communication

Hydro excavation experience (advantage

Job description

Hydro Excavation Operator - Wellington

If you’re hands-on, motivated, and like getting straight into the work, this could be the role for you.

Vac U Digga is New Zealand’s leading hydro excavation specialist. Hydro is what we do — and after 18 years in civil construction and 10 years of specialist research and development, we’ve built a reputation for doing the job properly, safely, and efficiently.

The Role

As a Hydro Excavation Operator, you’ll be out on site every day operating high-pressure water and vacuum systems to safely expose underground services and protect critical infrastructure.

This is physical, fast-paced work where no two days are the same. You’ll be outdoors, working as part of a reliable crew that gets on with the job, looks out for each other, and takes pride in doing things right.

No hydro experience is needed. If you’ve got the right attitude and a Class 2 licence, we’ll provide full training and support to get you up to speed.

Why Join Vac U Digga?

• Industry-leading training & development
  Full on-job training and access to courses to build solid, transferable skills.

• Strong team environment
  Everyone pulls their weight and works together to deliver quality results.

• Career progression
  Backed by Intergroup, there are real opportunities to grow within the business.

• Safety-focused work
  We plan our work properly and never cut corners.

• A culture built on effort and respect
  Straightforward people who value reliability, teamwork, and getting the job done.

What You’ll Bring

• Full, clean Class 2 licence

• Good physical fitness and a strong work ethic

• A practical, can-do attitude and willingness to learn

• Clear communication skills

• Civil or hydro excavation experience is an advantage — not essential

If you’re ready to work hard, learn a specialised trade, and be part of a crew that takes pride in quality work, we’d like to hear from you.