Seeking an experienced Earthmoving Plant Operator with WTR endorsements for civil and bulk earthworks projects in Wellington($28–$37/hr, guaranteed hours).

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and ticketed Earthmoving Plant Operator to join our team in Wellington.Operating heavy machines across bulk earthworks, site cuts, sub-divisions, and civil infrastructure projects throughout and the wider region, you will play a key role in shaping site levels and moving material efficiently. If you know your way around heavy iron and take pride in precise grading and bulk earthmoving, this role offers steady hours and long-term project stability.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Preparing and positioning plant for operation
  • Selecting, fitting and removing attachments such as buckets, winches, loading scoops, shovel blades and rock breaking hammers
  • Operating controls to excavate, break, drill, level, compact, gouge out, move, load and spread earth, rock, rubble, soil and other materials
  • Monitoring operation of plant and adjusting controls to regulate pressure, speed and flow of operation, and ensuring safety of other workers
  • Raising, lowering and manipulating attachments using manual and hydraulic controls
  • Working from drawings, markers and verbal instructions
  • Servicing, lubricating, cleaning and refuelling plant and performing minor adjustments and repairs
  • May operate a backhoe and attachments to excavate, break, drill, level and compact earth, rock and other material.
  • May operate a bulldozer using blades and other attachments to gouge out, level and move materials in construction, forestry, mining and other projects.
  • May operate heavy excavation plant to excavate, move and load earth, rock and rubble.
  • May operate a grader to spread and level materials in construction projects.
  • May Operate a motorised loader to move and load soil, rock and other material.

What We’re Looking For

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience or relevant qualifications.
  • Willing to obtain WTR (Wheels, Tracks, Rollers) Endorsement and relevant licenses and registrations.
  • Experience with GPS grade control systems highly regarded
  • Physically fit, reliable, and committed to maintaining high machine safety and care standards

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate ($28–$37 per hour depending on machine size, experience, and GPS proficiency)
  • Minimum of 30 hours guaranteed per week (permanent full-time), maximum of 60 hours per week
  • Immediate start available.
  • Weekly pay
  • Modern fleet of late-model heavy plant and GPS-equipped machines
  • Practical, safety-first team culture backed by experienced civil professionals

How to Apply

If you’re a skilled Earthmoving Plant Operator ready to take command of heavy plant on top Canterbury civil sites, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now!

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