Specialist Operator

Fletcher Building Limited; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Permanent role with 40 hours per week

KiwiSaver employer contribution (4%)

Fuel discounts and monthly pie/coffee"

Training and development opportunities

Benefits for you and your whānau

Job summary

Higgins Hawke’s Bay is seeking an experienced Operator to join our civil team in the Wairoa region. This hands-on role combines plant operation with earthworks and other civil activities, delivering quality outcomes safely across multiple projects.

You will operate excavators and other plant, perform pre-start checks, read plans, and work with Forepersons to ensure efficient project delivery. A Full Class 2 Licence with WTR endorsements is required; Class 4 Licence is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating excavators and civil construction plant.
• Full Class 2 Licence with WTR endorsements is required.
• Experience in civil construction, roading, earthworks or infrastructure is essential.
• Strong commitment to health and safety and teamwork.
• Willingness to assist with labouring duties when required.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators and civil construction plant across projects.
• Assist with earthworks, roading, drainage and other civil activities.
• Load/unload materials and manage site movements.
• Carry out excavations, trenching, backfilling and reinstatement works.
• Read plans and follow site instructions precisely.
• Perform pre-start checks and maintain equipment to a high standard.
• Collaborate with Forepersons and Project Teams for efficient delivery.
• Adhere to health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Assist with traffic management and site establishment as required.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and safe working environment.

Skills

Excavator operation

Safety conscious

Team player

Communication

Outdoor endurance

Education

Full Class 2 Licence

WTR endorsements

Class 4 Licence (advantage)

Tools

Plant machinery familiarity

Job description

Higgins Hawke’s Bay is looking for an experienced and motivated Operator to join our growing team. With a strong pipeline of work across the Wairoa region, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing team delivering a variety of civil infrastructure projects.

This is a hands-on role that combines plant operation with general civil construction activities. You'll work across a range of projects, supporting crews to safely deliver quality outcomes while contributing to a positive team environment.

What you'll be doing

• Operating excavators and other civil construction plant and equipment
• Assisting with earthworks, roading, drainage, and general civil construction activities
• Loading, unloading, and moving materials around site
• Carrying out excavations, trenching, backfilling, and reinstatement works
• Reading and working from plans and site instructions
• Conducting pre-start checks and maintaining plant and equipment to a high standard
• Working closely with Forepersons and Project Teams to ensure efficient project delivery
• Following all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements
• Assisting with traffic management and site establishment activities when required
• Contributing to a positive team culture and safe working environment

What you'll bring

• Proven experience operating excavators and civil construction plant
• Full Class 2 Licence and WTR endorsements
• Experience working within civil construction, roading, earthworks, or infrastructure environments
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Good communication skills and a team-focused attitude
• Reliable, hardworking, and willing to assist with labouring duties when required
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Physical fitness and the ability to undertake manual work
• Class 4 Licence is advantageous
• Experience in 3-waters drainage excavation and installation works is advantageous but not essential

Why Join the Green Team?

• Competitive hourly rate
• Permanent role with guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to gain additional licences and qualifications
• Supportive team culture where everyone looks out for each other
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• Z fuel discounts, including a monthly free pie and coffee
• Great benefits for you and your whānau

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth - because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

We're with you on the road ahead

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