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Earthworks Operators

civil construction

Accredited employerPosted 1 month ago

Job Description

Help us raise the bar


For 25 years, we’ve been an award-winning crew helping to construct Queenstown’s future. Our success is built on innovation, smart problem-solving, and a drive to push the boundaries of what’s possible in our industry.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: respect for everyone we work with, integrity in every decision, and a strong commitment to sustainable practices that support both our community and environment.

Earthworks Operators


Queenstown

#### Your day-to-day: Shaping the landscape

As an Equipment Operator in our Earthworks team, you'll be hands-on, preparing and shaping the land for a huge variety of projects. From retaining walls to residential and commercial developments, you'll be the one making the ground work. This means you'll be busy with excavation, filling, carting, and compaction.

We're looking for experienced operators of these machines:

Excavators (20tn-50tn) skilled in Earthworks and Civil Works

Bulldozers

Compactors

Dump Trucks

#### What you'll need

To hit the ground running, you'll generally need:

Experience in the Civil Works industry or something similar

A WTR endorsement

A Full Class 4 licence

A flexible attitude and a strong work ethic

A safety-first mindset

To be a NZ Citizen, Resident, or hold a current Open NZ Work Visa

Nice-to-haves (but not essential):

Compaction knowledge & experience

Experience driving trucks or other machinery

NDM (Nuclear Density Meter) Testing Certification

#### Why you'll love working with us

We know our team is our biggest asset, so we make sure our benefits package is strong:

Great hourly rate – above the national average

Performance-based incentives

Health Insurance after 9 months (yes, it covers pre-existing conditions!)

Consistent hours – typically 50 per week

Consistent forward workload

Monday to Friday work, Saturday work available for those who want it.

Travel included 1-way for those living in Cromwell

Support with licences

Loads of training and upskilling opportunities

Real chances for career development and progression as we have several activities that you can experience to develop your skillset.

Uniform and PPE supplied

‘Refer a Friend’ Bonus

We're an Immigration NZ Accredited Employer

#### Ready to join the crew?

If you want to embark on an enjoyable journey of success with us and after a job with variety and impact, get in touch now!

Apply now or send your CV to [email protected]. You can also call us on 0800 0800 04.

Please note

If you're not currently living in Queenstown, you'll need to be willing to relocate before applying.

* Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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