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Grader Operator
- Salary$30 - $35 per hour
- LocationAuckland
- Job type Temporary
- Discipline Construction/ Building
- Reference316676
Grader Operator
Tradestaff is looking for an experienced Grader Operator to join a busy civil construction project in West Auckland. If you’re confident operating a grader, have your WTR endorsement, and know how to deliver accurate earthworks while keeping safety front of mind, we want to hear from you.
Location: West Auckland, Auckland
Start date: Immediate start
Pay rate: Up to $35 per hour depending on experience – paid weekly
What You’ll Be Doing:
Why 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.
Tradestaff is looking for an experienced Grader Operator to join a busy civil construction project in West Auckland. If you’re confident operating a grader, have your WTR endorsement, and know how to deliver accurate earthworks while keeping safety front of mind, we want to hear from you.
Location: West Auckland, Auckland
Start date: Immediate start
Pay rate: Up to $35 per hour depending on experience – paid weekly
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Operating a self-propelled grader to spread and level dirt, gravel and stone to required specifications
- Completing fine and rough grading, including shaping and finishing shoulders and slopes
- Placing and trimming earthworks and gravel, with opportunities to operate rollers, dozers and excavators as required
- Coordinating machine movements with ground crews and responding safely to hand or audio signals
- Identifying and avoiding hazards including services, other machinery and workers
- Completing equipment checks, monitoring fuel levels and reporting machinery or vehicle issues promptly
- Assisting with general site duties and other machinery operation as required to keep projects moving
- Current WTR endorsement
- Proven grader operating experience in civil construction
- Confidence completing accurate fine and rough grading
- Strong understanding of civil construction health and safety requirements
- Ability to operate safely around workers, machinery and underground or overhead services
- Reliable, practical and willing to assist with other site duties when required
- Good communication skills and a team-focused attitude
- Up to $35 per hour depending on experience
- Weekly pay
- Potential for ongoing work
- Varied civil construction projects
Why 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.