Heavy Machinery Operator - Canterbury

Great opportunity for a highly experienced Heavy Machine Operator to join our Civil Construction team in Canterbury (based out of Hornby) and work on various civil infrastructure and roading projects across the region.

We are looking for someone wants to work hard for the team and who wants to show off their skills and still be humble.

HEB is committed to training and developing its people so if you're wanting to go places, we offer top rates and good benefits.

About the role

• Operate excavator and various items of plant when required
• General labouring work to support the team when required
• Using machinery in accordance with manufacturers instructions, with due care and attention in a safe manner
• Weekly mechanical prestart inspections of plant and machinery (greasing, cleaning and maintenance)
• Carry out variety of civil engineering tasks
• Assess hazards and recommend and initiate solutions

This is a permanent full-time job ($30-40 per hour based on skills and experience, and guaranteed min 40 hours per week)

About you

• Full, clean Class 1 license, (or overseas equivalent)
• WTR endorsements (or overseas equivalent)
• Proven experience as an Operator (deep trench excavation, earthworks, waste/fresh water etc)
• Willingness to muck in and put a hard day's work in
• A desire to keep yourself and others safe in the workplace
• SiteSafe or Construct Safe certificate (or ability to obtain it)
• You're passionate about what you do and genuinely take pride in a job well.
• This is a physical role, so you need to be fit and well to carry out your duties.

We are contracted to work all over the region, so you will need to be open to travel within the region.

What's in it for you?

We offer a number of benefits including giving you an extra day off a year to celebrate your birthday, free health
insurance, free life insurance cover, wellbeing offerings, and discounts through the Boost! app from our suppliers.

About HEB:

HEB Construction is a dynamic and innovative leader in New Zealand Infrastructure. Our scope of work ranges from road
construction and maintenance through to earthworks, drainage, subdivisions and bridges, all the way through to major
projects of national significance.

Part of the Vinci Construction Americas-Oceania, we combine the best of local and international expertise, and have created a
high-performing culture where our people thrive.

We like to say working at HEB is more than just a job - it's a career.

If all this sounds like you - apply now!