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Excavator Operator
Job details.
- Location
- Hastings
- Salary
- $32 - $36 per hour
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Ref
- 308767
- Posted
- 22 days ago
Excavator Operator
We are currently seeking experienced Excavator Operators to join busy civil projects in Hastings.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale civil sites operating well-maintained yellow machinery with a supportive crew and strong safety culture.
Location: Hastings/Napier, Hawke’s Bay
Start date: Immediate start available
Pay rate: $32–$36 per hour (paid weekly)
In this role, you will be operating heavy machinery (typically 13–40+ tonnes) across a range of civil construction and earthmoving projects.
You’ll play a key part in site preparation, drainage, and general earthworks while working alongside experienced crews.
Key Responsibilities:
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 06 834 4650 to find out more!
We are currently seeking experienced Excavator Operators to join busy civil projects in Hastings.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale civil sites operating well-maintained yellow machinery with a supportive crew and strong safety culture.
Location: Hastings/Napier, Hawke’s Bay
Start date: Immediate start available
Pay rate: $32–$36 per hour (paid weekly)
In this role, you will be operating heavy machinery (typically 13–40+ tonnes) across a range of civil construction and earthmoving projects.
You’ll play a key part in site preparation, drainage, and general earthworks while working alongside experienced crews.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operating 13–40+ tonne excavators for earthmoving, drainage, and civil works
- Trenching, bulk earthworks, and site preparation
- Loading trucks and backfilling
- Site levelling and final trim
- Operating skid steers and loaders as required
- Working around live services
- Assisting ground crew when required
- Completing daily machine checks and basic maintenance
- WTR endorsement (essential)
- Proven experience operating 13–40+ tonne excavators
- Civil construction experience
- Ability to read plans and work to levels
- Class 2 licence (bonus)
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
- $32–$36 per hour, paid weekly
- Ongoing work with immediate start
- Opportunity to work on large civil projects
- Supportive crew and strong safety focus
- Well-maintained machinery
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 06 834 4650 to find out more!