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Excavator Operator
Job summary
A leading civil contractor in Otago is seeking an experienced excavator operator to join their team. The role involves operating excavators for service trenching and participating in various civil projects. Candidates should have a strong construction background, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety. This position offers competitive hourly pay, career development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience in civil construction projects.
- Excavator operating competency is essential for trenching.
- Full Class 1 license with WTR required, Class 2 preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate excavators with accuracy and care.
- Complete service trenching and water services work.
- Jump in with the team on tools when needed.
- Follow site Health & Safety protocols.
Skills
Education
This is your chance to put your excavator skills to work on some of Queenstown’s most exciting civil projects. You won’t just be sitting in a machine all day, you’ll be trusted with precision service trenching, operating safely around water services, and jumping on the tools alongside the crew when needed. If you’re looking for variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to be part of projects that keep Queenstown moving and growing, this role has it all.
- $28-$35 per hour + Kiwisaver + weekly pay
- Full PPE supplied
- Training & career development guaranteed
- Opportunities for permanent roles
- Supportive & team-focused company
- Operate excavators with accuracy and care
- Complete service trenching and water services work
- Jump in with the team on tools when needed
- Look after plant and equipment to a high standard
- Follow site Health & Safety protocols
- Proven civil construction background
- Excavator operating competency (service trenching essential)
- Full Class 1 licence with WTR (Class 2 preferred)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to Health & Safety and drug-free workplace
People enjoy working here because of the supportive crew, steady pipeline of projects, and real progression opportunities. It’s a place where everyone pulls together, gets the job done, and has pride in delivering quality work.
This well-established civil contractor delivers major infrastructure projects across New Zealand. Known for quality, innovation, and people-focused values, they offer a strong pipeline of work and great opportunities for operators wanting to grow their careers.
Stellar Recruitment operates across New Zealand and Australia, connecting great people with industry-leading employers. Our team specialises in construction recruitment, ensuring you’re dealing with experts who understand your career goals.
If this role sounds like you, get in touch with Reuben Harvey at Stellar Recruitment: reuben.h@stellarrecruitment.co.nz.
We’re processing applications now! Don’t miss your chance to join a supportive team and build a career in civil construction.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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