HTS Transport is a specialist heavy haulage and civil equipment supply business based at our primary yard in Whenuapai, West Auckland. We are looking for one excavator operator to join our awesome team. 

You will be expected to work at various sites throughout the Auckland region, a minimum of 30 hours per week from Monday to Saturday as normal hours of work. Please note this is a permanent full-time role and the hourly pay rate would be $30-$40 based on the candidates' experience and skills.

Job Description for This Position

  • Ensure equipment is properly delivered to sites prepared, set up, and ready for operation.

  • Operate and navigate machinery as required.

  • Use controls to perform tasks such as excavating, drilling, leveling, compacting, and transporting materials like soil and rock.

  • Carry out operations related to road construction, excavation, and material handling.

  • Oversee the equipment's performance, making necessary control adjustments to maximize efficiency and ensure coworker safety.

  • Operate machinery using both manual methods and electronic or digital systems.

  • Adhere closely to verbal and written instructions to maintain exceptional work standards.

  • Keep equipment clean and well-maintained, performing servicing, minor repairs and adjustments as needed.

  • Carry out routine excavator inspections and preventive maintenance.

  • Perform repairs within your competence and report faults requiring specialist attention.

Key Requirements for Successful Applicants

  • At least three years of relevant experience in operating excavating machine is required

  • Relevant qualification or certificate is an advantage.

  • Punctual and reliable with a positive can-do attitude will be key in this role

  • Be physically fit as the job involves heavy lifting.

  • A positive and willing attitude to learn and progress. 

  • Able to work with deadlines and schedules, and available to work weekends if required.

Note: We take the health and safety of our team members very seriously. The candidates must pass pre-employment medical and drug tests, and have strictly no convictions. 

 

If you are interested in this role and this is the exciting career you are looking for, please click on “Apply” to send through your CV and cover letter.

 

Applications close on 25 November 2026. 

 

This position is only applicable to New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand Residency Class Visa holder.

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