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Earthmoving Plant Operator

Earthmoving Plant Operator

Tradestaff New ZealandQueenstown, Otago, New Zealand
11 days ago
Job description

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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