Digger Operator

Job Description

• 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

 More details about the position                                                                                                            ·         Location: Auckland              

·         Permanent full-time

·         Positions for this job: 2

·         Pay rate: $30 per hour

·         Days required: 5-6 days/week

·         Hours per week: at least 30, maximum 55 hours/week 

The successful applicant must have the following: 

·         Three years’ work experience

·         Good work attitude and good communication skills

·         Quality workmanship and eye for detail

·         Strong dedication to health and workplace safety

·         Strong ability to work independently