Digger Operator

We’re on the hunt for a skilled Digger Operator to take on physically demanding site work in the Waihi area. If you’ve got the experience to operate safely and confidently in challenging environments, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Location: Waihi
Start date: Immediate start available
Pay rate: Based on experience (paid weekly)
Duties include:

• Operating diggers across a range of tonnage in rugged terrain
• Bulk earthmoving, overburden removal, and benching work
• Trimming, shaping, and maintaining haul roads and working faces
• Loading out dump trucks with raw material or waste rock
• Conducting pre-start checks and basic maintenance of machinery
• Working safely around heavy machinery and following strict safety protocols

To be successful, you’ll need:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience operating diggers or equivalent operating hours
• Current WTR endorsement
• Class 2 licence (Class 4 beneficial)
• Physically fit and able to handle the demands of outdoor work
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Reliable transport to get to and from work

What’s in it for you?

• Weekly pay
• Good hours on offer
• Potential for ongoing work based on performance
• Standard PPE supplied

Why work with Tradestaff?
We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.

Apply online today or give the team a call on 07 577 1634 to find out more!