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Earthmoving Plant Operator
Job details.
- Location
- Queenstown
- Salary
- $30 - $40 per hour
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Ref
- 304967
- Contact email
- Contact phone
- +(64) 03 374 8242
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Earthmoving Equipment/Plant Operators
We’re looking for skilled Earthmoving Operators to join a variety of projects across the Queenstown Lakes region. This role suits experienced operators who are confident working across a range of machinery, from dozers and diggers to rollers and loaders. If you're safety-focused, reliable, and keen to get stuck into diverse work, we want to hear from you.
We have projects across the Queenstown Lakes District including Queenstown & Wanaka
About the role:
You’ll be operating heavy machinery across a mix of residential, commercial, and civil worksites throughout the Queenstown Lakes District. Day-to-day tasks may include:
Requirements:
Benefits:
Why work with Tradestaff?
We’re a trusted recruitment partner with nearly three 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
We’re looking for skilled Earthmoving Operators to join a variety of projects across the Queenstown Lakes region. This role suits experienced operators who are confident working across a range of machinery, from dozers and diggers to rollers and loaders. If you're safety-focused, reliable, and keen to get stuck into diverse work, we want to hear from you.
We have projects across the Queenstown Lakes District including Queenstown & Wanaka
About the role:
You’ll be operating heavy machinery across a mix of residential, commercial, and civil worksites throughout the Queenstown Lakes District. Day-to-day tasks may include:
- Operating excavators, dozers, loaders, rollers, and related machinery
- Using attachments like buckets, scoops, hammers, and blades
- Site preparation, trenching, levelling, and backfilling
- Following site plans, markers, or verbal directions
- Performing basic maintenance, cleaning, and servicing of equipment
- Coordinating with site supervisors and team members to maintain workflow
- Conducting pre-start checks and ensuring safe operation of equipment
- Adhering to site safety procedures and reporting hazards promptly
Requirements:
- 3+ years of machinery operating experience
- Full NZ Class 1 licence or ability to get an overseas licence converted
- WTR endorsements (or eligibility and willingness to obtain them)
- Trade qualification (advantageous but not required)
- Reliable transport
- Two contactable work references
- Strong commitment to safety and site protocols
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
Benefits:
- Pay range: $30–$40/hr, depending on experience
- Guaranteed minimum 30 hours/week
- Weekly pay + all PPE provided
- Variety of job sites and projects across the region
- Ongoing support from your local Tradestaff team
Why work with Tradestaff?
We’re a trusted recruitment partner with nearly three 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