Earthmoving Plant Operator

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 :

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

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