Plant Operator - Trenching Dynamix 202510

Westroads NZ; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in Christchurch is seeking a Plant Operator to handle the installation of buried horizontal infrastructure. Responsibilities include operating machinery safely and performing various general labour tasks. Ideal candidates will have civil construction experience and relevant endorsements. The position requires adherence to health and safety policies and a willingness to grow within the company.

Benefits

Training and progression opportunities

Kiwisaver matching

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Civil Construction experience with a proven track record is essential.
• W, T, R endorsements are essential.
• Class 4 and 5 driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant safely including Graders, Rollers, excavators.
• Provide support to successful completion of construction and 3 waters work.
• Perform general labouring tasks as required.

Skills

Civil Construction experience with a proven track record

W, T, R endorsements

Class 4 and 5 driver’s license

Team first attitude

Willingness to grow with the Company

Job description

Introduction:

A bit about us: At Westroads we have grown from humble beginnings; we want to keep growing and that requires a great team. At Westroads we want all our people to work together and be passionate about our company and the work we do.

In Christchurch, our branch trades under the name Trenching Dynamix. In Christchurch we specialise in horizontal infrastructure installations including water, gas, power, and drainage in new subdivisions and existing roads.

What we do differently:

• We train our people and progress them through the company as opportunities arise
• We match up to 4% Kiwisaver from day one, then pay 6% after five years' service
• We support our people with free access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Description

Objectives

• This is a position predominantly working on the installation of buried horizontal infrastructure, although other work may be required from time to time.
• Undertake the role of Plant Operator along with Driving and Labouring throughout the branch's respective district
• Adherence to Company policy and compliance with Health and Safety in all tasks

Work Tasks

Plant Operator

• Provide support to successful completion of construction and 3 waters work
• Handling and/or moving material
• Perform road work, excavation work, lifting work, etc.
• Routine maintenance of plant ie greasing
• Safe operation of plant including Graders, Rollers, excavators and loaders and associated attachments ie lifting devices/forklift etc
• Knowledge of the excavator loading requirements; load charts; critical picks and lifting devices
• Effectively communicate to all site personnel. Respond to signals and directions by the staff and work in coordination with them
• Report damage and maintenance needs as per company policy.
• Identify, report and correct hazards as per company policy
• Ensure and manage the machines or equipment in a safe and secure way.
• Perform tasks maintaining all health, safety and environmental rules and ensure all work is done in a manner which enhances the safety of the work environment
• Work in adherence to safe practices, procedures, work site or traffic laws.
• Complete works to achieve the required quality standards.

Driving

• General driving duties as required

Labouring

Labouring is an inherent component to your role and is required. This may include:

• General labouring such shovelling, digging, raking etc.
• Other duties or tasks as required

Other

• Adherence to Company policy
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety in all tasks

Skills and Experiences

• Civil Construction experience with a proven track record (essential)
• W, T, R endorsements (essential)
• Class 4 and 5 driver’s license (preferred)
• Team first attitude
• Willingness to grow with the Company

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be eligible to work in New Zealand. You must also undertake a Ministry of Justice background check and pass pre-employment Drug & Alcohol testing.