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.
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Plant Operator • Queenstown, New Zealand