Earthmoving Equipment / Plant Operators
We’re looking for skilled Earthmoving Operators to join a variety of projects across the Auckland 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.
About the role
You’ll be operating heavy machinery across a mix of residential, commercial, and civil work sites throughout Auckland. 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 experienceFull NZ Class 1 licence or the ability to get an overseas licence convertedWTR endorsements (or eligibility and willingness to obtain them)Trade qualification (advantageous but not required)Reliable transportTwo contactable work referencesStrong commitment to safety and site protocolsAbility to pass a pre‑employment drug screenBenefits
Pay range : $30–$40 / hr, depending on experienceGuaranteed minimum 30 hours per weekWeekly pay + all PPE providedVariety of job sites and projects across the regionOngoing support from your local Tradestaff teamWhy 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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