Excavator Operator
Tradestaff New Zealand • auckland, auckland • Posted July 06, 2026
About the Role
Excavator Operator
We are currently seeking experienced Excavator Operators to join busy civil projects across South Auckland. This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale civil sites operating well‑maintained machinery with a supportive crew and strong safety culture.
Location: South Auckland
Start date: Immediate start available
Pay rate: $32–$36 per hour (paid weekly)
In this role, you will be operating heavy machinery (typically 13–40+ tonnes) across a range of civil construction and earthmoving projects. You’ll play a key part in site preparation, drainage, and general earthworks while working alongside experienced crews.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operating 13–40+ tonne excavators for earthmoving, drainage, and civil works
- Trenching, bulk earthworks, and site preparation
- Loading trucks and backfilling
- Site levelling and final trim
- Operating skid steers and loaders...