Join a well-established civil construction team delivering essential infrastructure projects across Lower Hutt.
This fixed-term opportunity offers hands-on work with modern machinery, clear processes, and a strong focus on safety and quality.
If you enjoy working outdoors, operating heavy equipment, and contributing to projects that directly benefit local communities, this role will suit you.
About the Role:
You will be responsible for drain laying, pipe installation, and operating excavators and dump trucks to support civil construction works to New Zealand standards.
Working as part of a site crew, you will help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.
Your contribution will directly impact project timelines, site safety, and the long-term reliability of underground services.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operate excavators safely and efficiently for trenching, backfilling, and general earthworks.
* Operate dump trucks and tipping equipment to transport and place materials on site.
* Install drains and pipes in accordance with New Zealand standards and project specifications.
* Read and interpret civil construction plans and drawings to guide excavation and installation work.
* Assess soil conditions, trench stability, and ground support needs to maintain safe work areas.
* Set up and use laser levels and basic surveying equipment to achieve correct line and grade.
* Carry out routine machinery checks, basic maintenance, and report faults or defects promptly.
* Work closely with site supervisors and crew members to coordinate tasks and maintain safe, efficient workflows.
* Follow traffic management directions and maintain awareness of vehicle and pedestrian movements on site.
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience operating excavators and heavy machinery on civil construction or similar projects.
* Demonstrated experience operating dump trucks and tipping equipment in a site environment.
* Solid understanding of New Zealand health and safety regulations relevant to civil construction.
* Practical drain laying and pipe installation experience to NZ standards.
* Ability to accurately read and interpret civil plans, drawings, and site instructions.
* Competence in assessing trench and ground stability and working safely in excavations.
* Experience using laser levels and basic surveying tools for setting out.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a site crew.
* Reliable, safety-focused work ethic with the ability to follow procedures and instructions.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience working on urban infrastructure or subdivision projects.
* Exposure to traffic management setups and working around live roads.
* Familiarity with a range of attachments and configurations for excavators.
* Basic understanding of quality assurance processes for pipework and drainage.
* Ability to assist with general labouring tasks when required to support the crew.
Qualifications:
* Relevant trade or industry training in civil construction, drain laying, or heavy machinery operation.
* NZQA or equivalent unit standards in excavator and dump truck operation (preferred).
* Full New Zealand driver’s licence; Class 2/4 or higher licence (preferred) and RTW.
* Current Site Safe passport or equivalent health and safety training (preferred).
* Any drain laying certifications or registrations (advantageous but not essential for all roles).
If you have the right machinery skills, drainage experience, and a strong safety mindset, apply now to be part of a busy civil construction team delivering key projects in Lower Hutt.
Location: Lower Hutt
Worktype: Full Time
