Roading Grader Operator & Team Lead

Civil Construction Ltd; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great hourly rate

Health Insurance after 9 months

50 hours per week standard

Mon-Fri with optional Saturday

Refer a Friend Bonus

Immigration NZ Accredited Employer

Job summary

Civil Construction Ltd in Queenstown is seeking an experienced Grader Operator/Team Leader to join our roading division. You will lead a crew, operate graders and related earthworks equipment, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery on subdivisions and public sector roading projects.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in civil works, a Class 2 licence, WTR endorsement, and a safety-first mindset. Relocation to Queenstown may be required; benefits include above-average hourly rates and career

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Civil Works or similar.
• Experience leading a team, hitting targets and timeframes.
• Ability to cut to design, spread and level aggregates to design grades.
• Able to final trim pavement layers to design tolerances.
• Able to read and interpret construction plans.
• Knowledge of pavement construction methods and best practice.
• Familiar with NZ road construction standards.
• WTR endorsement.
• Full Class 2 or higher licence.
• Compaction knowledge and experience.
• Safety-first mindset and strong work ethic.
• NZ Citizen, Resident, or Open NZ Work Visa.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on grader operation and team leadership on roading projects.
• Prepare and construct pavement for subdivisions and public sector works.
• Operate multiple machines and assist with labour as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Targets & timeframes

Grading to design

Safety-minded

Flexible attitude

Strong work ethic

NZ relocation willing

Tools

WTR endorsement

Class 2 licence

Compaction experience

GPS experience

Job description

Civil Construction Ltd in Queenstown is seeking an experienced Grader Operator/Team Leader to join our roading division. You will lead a crew, operate graders and related earthworks equipment, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery on subdivisions and public sector roading projects.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in civil works, a Class 2 licence, WTR endorsement, and a safety-first mindset. Relocation to Queenstown may be required; benefits include above-average hourly rates and career