Wheel Excavator Operator

Wheel Excavator Operator
Tarbotton Land & Civil | Ashburton

Tarbotton Land & Civil are looking for a skilled Wheel Excavator Operator to support a range of farm and drainage maintenance projects throughout the Canterbury region.

Based in Ashburton, this is a crucial role for an experienced excavator operator with on-farm know-how and the reliability and initiative to work independently on client sites. You’ll demonstrate Tarbotton’s “Done Right” approach and continue to build on the strong reputation they’ve built for quality workmanship, every time.  
 
About the Role
Operating a modern Doosan DX140 wheel excavator, you’ll carry out a range of jobs including:

• Drainage & Water Management: Water race cleaning; Soak hole installation; Novaflo pipe installation; and Swales and farm drainage
• Trenching & Infrastructure: Mainline installation and removal; and Service trenching
• Farm Access & Maintenance: Dairy lane maintenance and Tree removal
• Rural Earthworks & Excavation: Offal holes and General rural earthwork

About You
To succeed in this role, you’ll be:

• An experienced excavator operator with the ability to work independently and own a job through to completion;
• A current NZ drivers licence holder with WTR endorsements and the confidence to transport your excavator, bucket trailer and ute from site to site;
• Familiar with farming environments with a general understanding of farming operations and a genuine respect for the work they do;
• A natural problem-solver who enjoys overcoming unexpected challenges and is committed to exceeding customer expectations;
• Experienced with traffic management (beneficial but not essential).

Working with Tarbotton Tarbotton Land & Civil are a family owned and operated business with a passion for getting the job done right the first time. Creating a supportive and motivated team who are committed to doing right by their customers is key to their success.
They also offer:

• A competitive remuneration package with company vehicle;
• Ongoing training and development opportunities;
• Company phone or phone allowance;
• Health insurance cover including vision and dental.

Apply now via SEEK with your CV and cover letter or contact Janita at [email protected] with any questions. Note that applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand to be considered for the role.