Are you an experienced Civil Operator looking for something more than just another short-term gig? We’ve got some exciting news there’s a huge pipeline of work lighting up across the South Island, and we need skilled operators like you to help make it happen. From the stunning Marlborough Sounds down to South Canterbury, and everywhere in between, we’re talking about long-term projects that will keep you busy and engaged for years, not weeks. If you’re keen to get amongst some serious earthmoving, roading, and underground work while helping shape local communities, this is your moment.
Company Overview
We’re not a single construction company we’re the team that connects talented operators with the best long-term projects across the South Island. Think of us as your behind-the-scenes partner, working with a range of top-tier clients who are ramping up across the region. From subdivision developments in Selwyn to infrastructure upgrades in Christchurch Central and remote beauty spots like the Marlborough Sounds, we’ve got our finger on the pulse of where the work is. Our job is to find you a role that fits your skills, offers real stability, and puts you in a team that genuinely values what you bring to the site.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Getting stuck into a fantastic variety of civil work think subdivision development, roading projects, and underground asset upgrades that are transforming local infrastructure.
- Operating the machines you know and love, whether that’s excavators, rollers, loaders, moxies, water carts, or graders and stabilisers if you’ve got those skills.
- Working across multiple long-term sites, from the central city to some of the most beautiful rural and coastal locations in the South Island.
- Being part of projects with real community impact these aren’t just holes in the ground, they’re new subdivisions, better roads, and upgraded services that people will use every day.
- Jumping off the machine when needed to lend a hand and be a genuine team player on site.
- Keeping safety front of mind and taking pride in delivering quality work, day in and day out.
What We’re Looking For
- You hold a Class 1 to 4 licence, ideally with your W, T, and R endorsements the more tickets, the better.
- You’ve got proven experience operating one or more types of civil machinery, such as rollers, excavators, loaders, plate compactors, moxys, or water carts. If you’re a Grader or Stabiliser operator, you’ll definitely catch our attention.
- You’re reliable, punctual, and take genuine pride in your work showing up ready to go is half the battle.
- You’re a true team player who’s happy to pitch in wherever needed, even if it means stepping off the machine for a bit.
- You’re comfortable passing a drug test and a criminal background check standard stuff for the industry.
- Salary Ranges 19$ per hr depends on experience
- You’ve worked in a civil environment before and understand how sites run safely and efficiently.
The Good Stuff
Here’s what’s on offer for the right operators:
- Genuinely long-term work. We’re talking projects with 2+ years of runway ahead of them real stability in an industry that can often be up and down.
- Big hours available if you want them. Get in, get stuck in, and earn well.
- An incredible variety of sites and scopes of work. You won’t be staring at the same hole every day.
- Competitive hourly rates ranging from $28 to $35, based squarely on your experience and the tickets you hold.
- The chance to be part of teams that are actively building and improving communities across the South Island. That’s something to be proud of.
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced operator ready to lock in some rewarding, long-term work, we’d genuinely love to hear from you. Don’t worry if you don’t have every single ticket if you’re a solid operator with a good attitude, get in touch anyway. Send us your CV and a quick rundown of your experience, including what machinery you’re comfortable on and what licences and endorsements you hold. Tell us where you’re based and what part of the South Island you’re keen to work in. Let’s find you a project that fits. Apply today.