Machine Operator

5 days ago

Auckland CBD, New Zealand McConnell Dowell Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

With major civil works now underway on the Fanga'uta Lagoon Crossing Project, McConnell Dowell is seeking an experienced Machine Operator to join our team in Tonga. You will play a key role in safely and efficiently operating plant and equipment to support the successful delivery of this landmark infrastructure project.

About the Role As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for operating site machinery and equipment in line with project requirements, safety standards, and environmental expectations. This is a swing-based role Tonga/Homebase.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Operating machinery including excavators and graders.
  • Ensuring all work complies with quality, safety, and environmental procedures.
  • Conducting daily pre-start checks and attending toolbox meetings.
  • Identifying hazards and reporting them promptly to supervisors.
  • Assisting with labouring and general site activities when required.
  • Reporting mechanical or electrical faults as soon as they arise.

About You

  • Proven experience operating machinery on civil construction projects.
  • Current driver licences and WTR endorsements (or equivalent).
  • Strong commitment to safety and quality.
  • Clear verbal communication and ability to work well within a team.
  • Motivated, reliable, and able to support project targets and schedules.
  • Experience with operating a grader.

**About Us

McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction

Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people. 

From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia. Why join us?**The work you'll do will have a tangible positive impact on people's lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that.  Because when you grow, we all grow.

McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things. So, join us, be you, and help us create better together.Apply nowWe are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for New Zealand and/or Pacific Islands and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

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