Plant Operator - Trenching Dynamix 202510

Plant Operator - Trenching Dynamix

Posted : 02 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 09 / 11 / 2025

Job Type : Permanent - Full Time

Job Category : Trenching Dynamix Contracts

A bit about us :

At Westroads we have grown from humble beginnings; we want to keep growing and that requires a great team.

At Westroads we want all our people to work together and be passionate about our company and the work we do.

In Christchurch, our branch trades under the name Trenching Dynamix.

In Christchurch we specialise in horizontal infrastructure installations including water, gas, power, and drainage in new subdivisions and existing roads.

We train our people and progress them through the company as opportunities arise

We match up to 4% Kiwisaver from day one, then pay 6% after five years' service

We support our people with free access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Job Description

Objectives

This is a position predominantly working on the installation of buried horizontal infrastructure, although other work may be required from time to time.

Undertake the role of Plant Operator along with Driving and Labouring throughout the branch's respective district

Adherence to Company policy and compliance with Health and Safety in all tasks

Work Tasks

Provide support to successful completion of construction and 3 waters work

Handling and / or moving material

Routine maintenance of plant ie greasing

Safe operation of plant including Graders, Rollers, excavators and loaders and associated attachments ie lifting devices / forklift etc

Knowledge of the excavator loading requirements; load charts; critical picks and lifting devices

Effectively communicate to all site personnel.

Respond to signals and directions by the staff and work in coordination with them

Report damage and maintenance needs as per company policy.

Identify, report and correct hazards as per company policy

Ensure and manage the machines or equipment in a safe and secure way.

Perform tasks maintaining all health, safety and environmental rules and ensure all work is done in a manner which enhances the safety of the work environment

Work in adherence to safe practices, procedures, work site or traffic laws.

Complete works to achieve the required quality standards.

Driving

General driving duties as required

Labouring

Labouring is an inherent component to your role and is required.

This may include :

General labouring such shovelling, digging, raking etc.

Other duties or tasks as required

Other

Adherence to Company policy

Ensure compliance with Health and Safety in all tasks

Desired Skills and Experience

Civil Constructionexperience with a proven track record (essential)

W, T, R endorsements (essential)

Class 4 and 5 driver's license (preferred)

Team first attitude

Willingness to grow with the Company

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be eligible to work in New Zealand.

You must also undertake a Ministry of Justice background check and pass pre-employment Drug & Alcohol testing.

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