Machine Operator

Tradestaff; Hastings; On-site; NZD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradestaff Hawke's Bay is seeking an experienced Civil Operator to join our busy Hastings crew. You will operate excavators, rollers and other civil machinery across civil construction, forestry and roading projects, perform earthworks and trenching, and carry out daily checks and light maintenance.

We value safety, reliability and teamwork, with a pre-employment drug test and a clean record. Immediate start with weekly pay and ongoing opportunities in Hawke's Bay.

Qualifications

• Full Class 4 driver's licence with current WTR endorsements – essential.
• Proven experience operating excavators, rollers and other civil machinery.
• Experience in civil construction, forestry and/or roading is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators, rollers and other civil machinery.
• Work across civil construction, forestry and roading projects.
• Carry out earthworks, site preparation and trenching.
• Perform daily machinery checks and basic maintenance.
• Work safely around other machinery and ground crews.
• Assist with general site duties when required.
• Follow site plans and health and safety procedures.

Skills

Class 4 licence

WTR endorsements

Excavator operation

Civil machinery

Site safety

Job description

Tradestaff Hawke's Bay is looking for an experienced Civil Operator with a Class 4 licence and WTR endorsements to join a busy crew working across civil construction, forestry and roading projects in Hastings.

Location: Hastings, Hawke's Bay

Start date: Immediate

Pay rate: $32-$35 per hour, paid weekly

What you'll be doing

• Operating excavators, rollers and other civil machinery
• Working across civil construction, forestry and roading projects
• Carrying out earthworks, site preparation and trenching
• Completing daily machinery checks and basic maintenance
• Working safely around other machinery and ground crews
• Assisting with general site duties when required
• Following site plans, instructions and health and safety procedures

What we're looking for

• Full Class 4 driver's licence and current WTR endorsements – essential
• Proven experience operating excavators, rollers and other civil machinery
• Previous experience in civil construction, forestry and/or roading
• Confidence operating machinery across varied ground and site conditions
• Reliable, practical and safety-conscious, with the ability to work well in a crew
• Clean Ministry of Justice record and ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Reliable transport to get to and from work

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay of $32-$35 per hour, paid weekly
• Opportunity for ongoing work for the right operator
• Variety across civil, forestry and roading projects
• Put your Class 4, WTR and machinery operating skills to good use
• Work alongside established Hawke's Bay crews and clients
• Support from the friendly Tradestaff Hawke's Bay team