Site Work Team Lead/Equipment Operator

Northscape; Northland; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northscape in Northland, New Zealand is seeking a Landscape Team Leader/Equipment Operator to manage daily site operations, lead crew members, and ensure projects meet client expectations.

You will operate excavators and landscape machinery, inspect equipment, follow safety policies, and coordinate with the Project Manager on layouts and timelines. Immediate start, permanent full-time role with steady hours.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in landscaping or excavation.
• 1-3 years reading, understanding, and executing landscape/site work plans.
• Valid Class 2 Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a schedule and ensure service expectations are met.
• Operate excavators, skid steers, trucks and other landscape tools daily.
• Coordinate service execution with the Project Manager and oversee day-to-day site operations.
• Provide feedback on crew performance and help develop/train crew members.
• Ensure equipment maintenance is performed and equipment is in good working order.
• Follow company safety policies at all times.

Skills

3+ years landscaping experience

Team leadership

Site safety awareness

Tools

Excavator operation

Skid steer operation

Loader handling

Job description

Landscape Team Leader/Equipment Operator

Northland Based, Permanent Position

As a landscape contractor in Northland, we undertake Residential and Commercial projects of all sizes, and need team members who know their way around the industry.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain a schedule and ensure service expectations are met.
• Operate small to large excavators, skid steers, tip trucks, and other typical landscape site work tools daily.
• Surface customer concerns and report back to the Project Manager.
• Proactively assist in resolving customer service issues as needed.
• Ensure work is performed safely and by company policies.
• Communicate regularly with the Project Manager to ensure client needs and expectations are consistently being met or exceeded.
• Deliver services as specified on client sites.
• Work to identify more efficient ways to perform duties.
• Coordinate service execution with the Project Manager.
• Oversee the day-to-day site operations and delegate work to crew members.
• Provide the Project Manager with feedback on crew members.
• Work with the Project Manager to help to develop and train crew members.
• Ensure that equipment preventative maintenance is performed as needed and that equipment is in good working order.
• Preform daily inspections of equipment, trucks & trailers, greasing of equipment and preparation of tools for the job.
• Participate in branch meetings as directed.
• Accurately capture and turn in crew time logs and material usage.
• Log equipment usage and maintenance cycles.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned by Northscape Leadership.
• Hold team members accountable.
• Work with the Project Manager to assist with site layout using construction documents and site plans.
• Install and maintain silt controls and construction fencing.
• Perform but limited to site demo, base prep, concrete footing installs, retaining walls, drainage, rock and step installations, lawn and turf installations for Northscape design and/or build projects.
• Perform all tasks involved in site work and landscaping such as digging, shoveling, cutting, sweeping, raking, wheelbarrowing, picking stones and clearing of debris.
• Load and unload materials and supplies.
• Organize materials, tools and maintain a clean job site daily.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Display willingness to continuously learn new things.
• Clearly communicate and organize workflow on a daily basis.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in landscaping or excavation.
• 1-3 years of experience in reading, understanding, and executing landscape and site work plans.
• Capable of operating the required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner.
• Valid Class 2 Driver’s License minimum.
• Availability to work flexible hours including some weekends.
• Highly motivated, self-driven individual who is detail oriented.
• Punctual, dependable and accountable.
• Capability of multi-tasking.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse work force.
• Clean and professional appearance.
• Must be able to lift heavy objects.

Location And Hours

Location: Northland, New Zealand

Hours: 7.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday (typical hours)

Salary

Rate: Variable – based on experience and attitude

Start Date

Immediate

To Apply

We’re looking for someone who can hit the road running! If this sounds like you, and you have the right to work in New Zealand, then don’t hesitate and apply now including your CV and cover letter.

Applications close 5 pm 10 July 2025

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