Hydrovac Operator

  • Permanent position
  • Local work for local people
  • Career development opportunities

Enjoy your work and establish a solid career path in our family-owned, progressive civil construction company.

Rooney Earthmoving Ltd is a large family-owned South Island business with work bases in Invercargill, Oamaru, Waimate, Timaru, Ashburton and Christchurch. We have been around for almost 50 years and have been growing to become a trusted, progressive brand in the civil construction industry.

We are currently recruiting for a unique permanent role to join our team in Timaru.

What’s so great about us? We offer:

  • The latest new equipment.
  • Career progression – mentorship and development opportunities.
  • Supportive team – Local people who care about their environment.
  • Competitive pay rates and new equipment and transport to work.

Due to a recent purchase, we have an urgent need for Hydrovac Operator. We are looking for applicants with attributes including:

  • Class 4 heavy vehicle license with a clean driving history.
  • Some experience at operating Hydrovac equipment to expose cables and pipes.
  • Experienced at working around underground services within road reserve areas.
  • Excellent attention to traffic management, safe operating, and can maintain the equipment.
  • Knows about productivity and works with a positive attitude.
  • Willing to work with flexibility and co-operative in a large team.

As a member of the Rooney Earthmoving team, you can reap the rewards of working locally with a great company that works on exciting projects. Applicants must hold a current NZ work permit.