Construction Roles

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

Rooney Earthmoving Ltd has become a large family-owned Canterbury business with teams in Timaru, Ashburton, Waimate and Christchurch. We have been around for over 45 years and have become a trusted, progressive brand in the civil construction and farming industries.

We are currently recruiting for permanent roles to join our Ashburton regional team. The Ashburton branch has a small existing team of local workers who undertake a combination of interesting civil projects in the Ashburton and Canterbury area.

Why Rooney’s?

• Security from a robust business with a financially solid history
• Good equipment and modern machinery
• Supportive team – Local people who work in their own community
• Competitive pay rates and generous hours

Due to new projects, we are looking for the following staff:

• Digger Operators – experienced with skills at operating excavators on civil drainage projects including trenching in road reserve environments. Knowledge of work productivity and industry safety is essential.
• Skilled Labourers – Applicants with proven drainage or pipe laying experience is ideal. An applicant with a drainage or traffic management qualification will be preferred. Working leading hands and aspiring leaders with experience should also apply.

As a member of the Rooney Earthmoving team, you can reap the rewards of working with a local company that has a small private feel and big business security.