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Excavator Operators Wanted
Recruiter / HR / Admin
#746052
Remote / WFH
Franklin Smith Limited
Job Description
We are looking for multiple Excavator Operators with a good and reliable attitude towards work and great references. You will be completing various earthmoving duties including operating 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.
About us:
Franklin Smith is a multi-disciplinary Recruitment Agency - specialising in Trades and Construction. We have offices in Auckland, Christchurch, and Nelson, with large scale projects around New Zealand. Franklin Smith is people focused; we are always searching for the best of the best in each industry.
About you:
Successful candidates must be a NZ citizen or resident and have at least 1 year full-time excavator operator work experience on commercial or civil projects.
Duties include:
Preparing and positioning plant for operation
Selecting, fitting and removing attachments for various tasks
Operating controls to excavate, break, 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
May operate other civil machines/vehicles and perform manual labouring
Ensure all activities are conducted safely and in compliance with Franklin Smith policies and relevant legislation.
Other duties as reasonably required within the capability of the employee’s role may also be required from time to time.
The key responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time to reflect the evolving needs of the business.
The ideal candidate will also have:
Two contactable references.
Been able to pass police check and drug test.
A valid driver license, class 2 or higher.
About the role:
Minimum 30 hours per week.
- Hourly wage ranging from $27.50 - $35.00.
Permanent role – Monday to Friday, with extra shifts available on weekends.
As part of your employment, you may be required to travel to a different region for a different project, including, Auckland, Manawatū-Whanganui, Marlborough, Waikato, Wellington, Otago, Nelson, Tasman, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Northland, West Coast, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Gisborne, Southland.
You will be given reasonable notice if you are required to relocate to another region. Franklin Smith will cover transportation and accommodation expenses related to the relocation.
Kindly upload your resume and cover letter on this webpage. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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About us:
Franklin Smith is a multi-disciplinary Recruitment Agency - specialising in Trades and Construction. We have offices in Auckland, Christchurch, and Nelson, with large scale projects around New Zealand. Franklin Smith is people focused; we are always searching for the best of the best in each industry.
About you:
Successful candidates must be a NZ citizen or resident and have at least 1 year full-time excavator operator work experience on commercial or civil projects.
Duties include:
Preparing and positioning plant for operation
Selecting, fitting and removing attachments for various tasks
Operating controls to excavate, break, 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
May operate other civil machines/vehicles and perform manual labouring
Ensure all activities are conducted safely and in compliance with Franklin Smith policies and relevant legislation.
Other duties as reasonably required within the capability of the employee’s role may also be required from time to time.
The key responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time to reflect the evolving needs of the business.
The ideal candidate will also have:
Two contactable references.
Been able to pass police check and drug test.
A valid driver license, class 2 or higher.
About the role:
Minimum 30 hours per week.
- Hourly wage ranging from $27.50 - $35.00.
Permanent role – Monday to Friday, with extra shifts available on weekends.
As part of your employment, you may be required to travel to a different region for a different project, including, Auckland, Manawatū-Whanganui, Marlborough, Waikato, Wellington, Otago, Nelson, Tasman, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Northland, West Coast, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Gisborne, Southland.
You will be given reasonable notice if you are required to relocate to another region. Franklin Smith will cover transportation and accommodation expenses related to the relocation.
Kindly upload your resume and cover letter on this webpage. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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