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Earthmoving Plant Operator
Job details.
- Location
- Hamilton
- Salary
- $30 - $40 per hour
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Ref
- 307297
- Contact email
- Contact phone
- +(64) 03 374 8242
- Posted
- 1 day ago
Earthmoving Equipment/Plant Operators
We’re looking for skilled Earthmoving Operators to join a variety of projects across the Waikato 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.
Waikato will be the predominate area of work for this role, however you may also be required to work in the Bay of Plenty, Hawkes Bay, Gisborne, Manawatu-Wanganui regions. This will be discussed further with the successful applicant.
About the role:
You’ll be operating heavy machinery across a mix of residential, commercial, and civil worksites throughout Waikato. 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 Waikato 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.
Waikato will be the predominate area of work for this role, however you may also be required to work in the Bay of Plenty, Hawkes Bay, Gisborne, Manawatu-Wanganui regions. This will be discussed further with the successful applicant.
About the role:
You’ll be operating heavy machinery across a mix of residential, commercial, and civil worksites throughout Waikato. 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