Tradestaff is looking for a full-time Hydro Excavation Operator to join a trusted client in the heart of Hawkes Bay!
You will be at the heart of essential operations handling hydro excavation and vacuum trucks to remove debris, maintain infrastructure and unearth underground facilities.
This role is for 42.5 hours per week with an additional requirement to respond to call-outs and after-hours standby on a rotating basis. Responsibilities:
Operate hydro excavation and vacuum trucks to excavate and remove earth (e.g. soil mud and debris), non-destructive digging and locate underground utilities
Transport and dispose of waste
Inspect, maintain and troubleshoot equipment & ensure the truck is fully utilized whenever possible
Effective communication with colleagues, supervisors and clients
Manage job bookings with team leaders and stakeholders
Requirements:
Minimum 3 years’ experience operating a hydro truck or heavy trucks in civil construction
NZQA Level 3 in Operating a Hydro-Excavator on an Infrastructure Works Site
Full class 1 & 4 drivers license with your dangerous goods endorsement
Understanding & hand on experience of electrical and mechanical systems including pumps, valves and controls
If you’re a problem solver with a passion for hand-on work, this is your chance to build a career that improves community wellbeing. Apply today!
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Additionally, our work is mainly industrial and therefore for Health and Safety reasons you do need a good command of English.
