Machine Operator / Truck Driver

Earthmoving Central Limited; Cromwell Community; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Earthmoving Central Limited – Cromwell, South Island, is seeking an experienced Heavy Machinery Operator / Truck Driver to join our full-time team. The role covers earthworks, civil construction, rural and vineyard work across Central Otago, using a varied fleet of machinery and trucks.

You will operate excavators, rollers and wheeled equipment, drive for material and equipment transport, perform site prep and maintenance, and work safely on diverse job sites.

Qualifications

• Must have practical experience operating heavy machinery and trucks.
• Ability to perform daily pre-start checks and basic maintenance.
• Good understanding of safe excavation and earthmoving practices.
• Proactive about workplace safety and following procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work unsupervised when required.
• Able to work in a small team and take responsibility for equipment.
• Good communication and practical attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and other tracked machinery.
• Operate wheeled machinery and rollers.
• Drive trucks for cartage of materials, machinery and spoil.
• Perform general excavation, trenching and earthworks.
• Carry out vineyard earthworks and development tasks.
• Complete roadworks, accessways and civil works.
• Load and unload machinery and materials.
• Perform daily pre-start checks and basic plant maintenance.
• Keep machinery, trucks and work areas clean and well maintained.
• Identify and report faults or maintenance requirements.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Truck driving

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

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Earthmoving Central Limited – Cromwell, South Island

Earthmoving Central Ltd is looking for an experienced and reliable Heavy Machinery Operator / Truck Driver to join our team full-time. This is a varied role suited to someone who is comfortable working across different machinery, trucks and job sites. Our work includes general earthworks, civil construction, rural and vineyard work throughout Central Otago.

Key responsibilities

• Operate excavators and other tracked machinery
• Operate wheeled machinery and rollers
• Drive trucks for cartage of materials, machinery and spoil
• General excavation, trenching, site preparation and earthworks
• Vineyard earthworks and development
• Roading, accessways and general civil works
• Loading and unloading machinery and materials
• Carry out daily pre-start checks and basic plant maintenance
• Keep machinery, trucks and work areas clean and well maintained
• Identify and report faults or maintenance requirements

About you

• Current NZ Class 4 driver's licence – minimum
• WTR endorsements or ability to obtain them
• Previous experience operating heavy machinery
• Competent and confident operating both wheeled and tracked equipment
• Good understanding of safe excavation and earthmoving practices
• Able to carry out basic machinery maintenance and daily checks
• Reliable, punctual and able to work unsupervised when required
• Good communication skills and a practical attitude
• Able to work as part of a small team and take responsibility for equipment and jobs

About us

Earthmoving Central Ltd provides commercial, rural, vineyard and general earthmoving services throughout Central Otago. We operate a varied fleet of earthmoving machinery and trucks and place a strong emphasis on safe work, quality workmanship, reliability and looking after our equipment.