Excavator / Plant operator
ABOUT VENTIA
Ventia is one of New Zealand’s leading infrastructure services companies. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely, and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
- Get a great career underway in our Transport sector!
- Ventia takes our people’s careers seriously, helping them to learn and grow.
- There’s nothing more important to us than keeping our people and the public safe.
- We look after each other and foster our people’s well-being.
- Work with a well-established, and high performing Construction team
- Contribute to your community and do essential work!
- Stable, full-time, permanent employment (40 hours guaranteed, secured job)
- Experience career progression and development through training opportunities
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role is accountable for conducting Road Maintenance and Plant Operation duties to maintain the road network and perform general construction operations such as machinery operation as needed. The Operator will, when necessary, act as an on-the-job trainer for apprentices, trainees, and team members.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively engage in civil construction activities, including the construction of new footpaths, sealed and unsealed road repairs, drainage, and completion of other construction-related tasks as part of a team.
- Responsible for operating the plant and completing daily plant checks as per maintenance schedules, ensuring all plant are greased and inspected on a daily base, and stored correctly, and escalating concerns to the Foreperson, which can’t be resolved onsite.
- Complete accurate daily timesheets showing plant utilization by cost code for each task undertaken.
- Liaise with the Foreperson to monitor productivities to compare with tendered productivities.
WHAT MAKES YOU RIGHT FOR VENTIA?
- You’re a can-do person who goes above and beyond to get the job done.
- Strong commitment to all Health and Safety practices
- You share our values like integrity and excellence.
- A current full NZ Driver's License is required (Class 2 minimum but Class 4 preferable) with WTR endorsements.
- STMS qualifications (L1, or L2/3) are a definite advantage with minimum Traffic Control
- Be physically fit and enjoy working outdoors.
HOW TO APPLY
Click on the “apply now” button found on this page. For further information regarding this position please contact Lincoln.isaacs@skoutsolutions.com Shortlisted candidates will be asked to undergo a pre-employment medical as well as a police check.
DIVERSITY
Diversity Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
ABOUT VENTIA
Ventia is one of New Zealand’s leading infrastructure services companies. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely, and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
- Get a great career underway in our Transport sector!
- Ventia takes our people’s careers seriously, helping them to learn and grow.
- There’s nothing more important to us than keeping our people and the public safe.
- We look after each other and foster our people’s well-being.
- Work with a well-established, and high performing Construction team
- Contribute to your community and do essential work!
- Stable, full-time, permanent employment (40 hours guaranteed, secured job)
- Experience career progression and development through training opportunities
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role is accountable for conducting Road Maintenance and Plant Operation duties to maintain the road network and perform general construction operations such as machinery operation as needed. The Operator will, when necessary, act as an on-the-job trainer for apprentices, trainees, and team members.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively engage in civil construction activities, including the construction of new footpaths, sealed and unsealed road repairs, drainage, and completion of other construction-related tasks as part of a team.
- Responsible for operating the plant and completing daily plant checks as per maintenance schedules, ensuring all plant are greased and inspected on a daily base, and stored correctly, and escalating concerns to the Foreperson, which can’t be resolved onsite.
- Complete accurate daily timesheets showing plant utilization by cost code for each task undertaken.
- Liaise with the Foreperson to monitor productivities to compare with tendered productivities.
WHAT MAKES YOU RIGHT FOR VENTIA?
- You’re a can-do person who goes above and beyond to get the job done.
- Strong commitment to all Health and Safety practices
- You share our values like integrity and excellence.
- A current full NZ Driver's License is required (Class 2 minimum but Class 4 preferable) with WTR endorsements.
- STMS qualifications (L1, or L2/3) are a definite advantage with minimum Traffic Control
- Be physically fit and enjoy working outdoors.
HOW TO APPLY
Click on the “apply now” button found on this page. For further information regarding this position please contact Lincoln.isaacs@skoutsolutions.com Shortlisted candidates will be asked to undergo a pre-employment medical as well as a police check.
DIVERSITY
Diversity Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
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