About the role The Excavating and Loading Machine Operator will maintain and operate excavating and loading equipment.

Key responsibilities
Operates excavating and loading equipment and heavy machinery including excavators, power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, and backhoes.
Effectively completes excavation and related tasks such as backfilling excavations and breaking concrete or rock using appropriate equipment.
Conducts routine inspections before operating equipment to identify needed maintenance or repairs.
Performs or requests necessary repairs and adjustments to equipment.
Consults digging plans, machine specifications, and safety procedures for specific tasks.
Ensures work is completed to specification by observing grade stakes, material levels, hand signals, and other markers.




Transports materials around job sites, factories, or warehouses.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

About you
High school diploma or equivalent required.
One to two years of related experience desirable.
Ability to operate heavy machinery.
Knowledge of excavation procedures and techniques.
Ability to follow instructions and read excavation plans.
Ability to complete safety awareness training.
Excellent mechanical and problem-solving skills.
Able to complete physically demanding work.
Able to lift and carry heavy objects.
Valuable hand-eye-foot coordination and sense of balance.

📌 Excavator Plant Operator Palmerston City
🏢 NT Excavation u0026 Demolition
📍 Palmerston City