Turbo Staff – Excavator Operator
At Turbo Staff, we're all about hard work, reliability, and teamwork. We're looking for an Excavator Operator eager to start work on long‑term projects across the residential, commercial, and civil construction sectors.
We offer excellent hourly rates for individuals who thrive in busy, supportive team environments. If you're ready to take on new challenges and work alongside dedicated, highly‑skilled professionals, we encourage you to apply today!
Due to our clients' requirements and time frames, only candidates with eligibility to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Operating and maintaining excavators (1.5 to 30 T) and other heavy machinery safely and efficiently on civil construction sites
- Performing trenching, paving prep, backfilling, site cuts, and boxing out for roads, kerbs, channels, and drainage systems
- Working safely in deep trenches and confined spaces, especially around live services and utilities
- Assisting with de‑construction and site preparation tasks, ensuring readiness for upcoming works
- Following site plans, blueprints, GPS / GIS equipment (advantageous) and daily work instructions to complete tasks to required quality and deadlines
Requirements
Strong knowledge of excavator operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting – 3 years+ experience requiredExperience using other heavy machinery including loaders, rollers, bulldozers, moxys, pavers or gradersWorked across a wide range of projects including roading, drainage, trenching, subdivisions or infrastructure projectsA Class 2 or 4 full licence with WTR endorsementsAbility to operate excavators with GPS / GIS technology (an advantage)Benefits
Competitive pay rate of $30–$40 per hourOpportunities available across the South IslandPotential temp‑to‑perm opportunities available with reputable organisationsOutstanding pastoral care – we genuinely care about our team and your well‑beingA flexible and cooperative work environment with opportunity for future career progressionHow to Apply
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