Heavy Plant Operators
Job Title: Heavy Plant Operators
Location: North and South Island
Application Date: Ongoing
Overview
Heavy Plant operators drive and control large equipment and vehicles, often used in construction. This equipment includes bulldozers, forklifts, backhoes, dump trucks, cargo trucks and/or hydraulic truck cranes, among other tools. Therefore, heavy equipment operators are an important member of any company.
Job Overview
New Zealand Excavator Operators operate plant to excavate earth, ore and rock, break up pavement, road, rock and obstructions, move and load earth, rock and debris, and level, smooth and compact surfaces in construction and other projects.
Tasks
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
Qualifications & Experience
Must convert overseas drivers licence and then obtain their WTR endorsements prior to commencing work in NZ. Minimum of 3 years’ experience on multiple machines including Excavators, Loaders, Rollers & Graders. Versatility is essential.
Salary: Upon Application
Hours: Upon Application