Earthworks/Civil Heavy Machinery Operator
1 week ago
Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata
When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy
Watercare is the largest water and wastewater utility in New Zealand providing more than 400 million litres of water to Auckland every day. Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $18.5 billion over the next 20 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $2.5 million every day.
It doesn't just stop there; we ensure that sustainability lies at the heart of everything that we do to help protect our water resources for future generations. This means that we are continuously focused on how we can reduce our carbon footprint with initiatives like solar panels, electric cars, revegetation programmes and much more. We really are a company that wants to make a positive difference.
A Mobile Plant Operator is required to facilitate the on-going placement of biosolids and the rehabilitation of the Puketutu Island facility. The role will mainly involve driving a large tractor pulling three side tipping trailers and operating a loader. Experience in other machines, i.e., diggers, trucks, or similar is advantageous.
Teamwork and commitment to health and safety is key in this role where you will be an all-rounder and assist with all of the different activities required.
You'll also be performing preventative and remedial maintenance, daily machine checks, and carry out manual tasks involved with building cell walls and other areas of the site as required.
You will be a proven operator with 2-3 years' experience, who is confident with operating a variety of machinery plus a willing attitude to learn
In this role you will bring:
- Class 2 or above licence with WTR preferred; will consider candidates with minimum full class 1.
- Proven experience on construction sites, quarries, or landfill projects.
- A positive attitude and demonstrate the desire to be a real team player.
- Experience in a similar role where a good level of physical fitness is required.
We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:
- Training and development opportunities.
- Life and income protection insurance plans.
- Generous parental leave.
- Employee discounts at a range of large retailers.
Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply
Come and join our team If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team, then please apply online today - www.careers.watercare.co.nz.
Reference # 35737
Posted on 21 Mar 2025
Closes on 11 Apr 2025 17:00
Location(s): Auckland, Central Interceptor - Mt Eden, South/East, Ardmore, Mangere, Papakura, Penrose, Pukekohe/South East/West, North/West, Albany/Rosedale, Waitakere, Huia, Warkworth, Central, Newmarket.
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