Excavator Operator

We are looking for an experienced Excavator Operator for our client, you will be required to work in the client's site in the Bay of Plenty, with weekly guaranteed hours of at least 40 and a gross hourly rate of $36.35 per hour.

Job Duties:

• 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.

Experience:

• 3 years' recent experience or more experience in operating excavators.
• Skills in excavation (include trenching), loading and both bulk and final trim work.
• Skills in both rough cut and fine finishing work.
• Familiar with the use of GPS systems.
• A current driver’s license is essential (an overseas license is also acceptable).
• Attention to detail, hardworking and motivation.
• Must be willing to submit to a drug test and pass.
• Self-motivated and a pro-active attitude.

If you are looking for a rare opportunity, don’t delay, apply today.