Heavy Machine Operator

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We are looking for heavy machine operators to join our fast-growing team based in Whanganui. Meanwhile, you may need to travel/relocate between Whanganui and Canterbury as we have ongoing projects in both regions.
You may also required to travel to other regions in New Zealand from time to time on a short-term basis, depending on our project locations.

As a heavy machine operator, your accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Operating a range of heavy earthmoving plans and specialist equipment to excavate, move, drill, load, compact, crush, spread earth, rocks and other material.
• Set up plant and equipment as required.
• Carry out plant maintenance used in day-to-day work
• Ensure plant and equipment are fit for purpose and used in a safe manner.
• Anchor testing
• Site, yard and workshop housekeeping
• Installation of ground anchors, rock bolts, ground support mesh, rockfall barriers, accessories
• Rope access rigging and rock scaling if required
• Ensuring all health and safety protocols are met, taking reasonable steps to care for yourself and others

To be suitably qualified for this role, you need to demonstrate:

• At least three-year work experience in a similar environment
• Ability to work as a team and meet compliance with all health & safety regulations
• Multi-tasking and efficient work to meet our project needs
• Excellent communication skills to ensure smooth liaising with our personnel onsite
• Flexibility to relocate as necessary based on project needs, as well as to work throughout weekends and during public holidays if required
• New Zealand citizenship/residence, or the right visa for you to legally work for us

For the right candidates, we offer competitive hourly rate from $36.35 to $38.35, and a guaranteed working hours of 45 hours per week (up to 55 hours).
If this sounds like you, please apply today with your CV and a cover letter

• At least three-year work experience in a similar environment
• Ability to work as a team and meet compliance with all health & safety regulations
• Multi-tasking and efficient work to meet our project needs
• Excellent communication skills to ensure smooth liaising with our personnel onsite
• Flexibility to relocate as necessary based on project needs, as well as to work throughout weekends and during public holidays if required
• New Zealand citizenship/residence, or the right visa for you to legally work for u