Wheel Excavator Operator

Skilled Wheel Excavator Operators are crucial to our “Done Right” approach to farm maintenance and rural works across Canterbury.Tarbotton has been operating wheel excavators for over 35 years and has built a strong reputation for quality workmanship, practical solutions, and getting the job done right the first time.As a Wheel Excavator Operator, you will operate one of our modern Doosan DX140 wheel excavators across a wide range of farm maintenance and drainage projects throughout Canterbury.

Our team currently operates eight 14-tonne rubber tyre excavators around Mid Canterbury completing work including:

• Water race cleaning
• Soak hole installation
• Novaflo pipe installation
• Swales and farm drainage
• Offal holes
• Tree removal
• Mainline installation and removal
• Service trenching
• Dairy lane maintenance
• General rural earthwork

Each excavator tows its own bucket trailer and ute between jobs.

This role suits an experienced operator who takes pride in their work, can think practically on the job, and enjoys a wide variety of rural work. A background in farming or familiarity with how farms operate would be an advantage.

Skills You Will Need

• Experience operating excavators
• New Zealand drivers licence with WTR endorsements
• Self-motivation and be able to work unsupervised
• Be a team player and have good communication skills
• Ability to complete a job to a high standard
• A good attitude towards Health and Safety
• Familiarity with how farms operate is helpful

What's In It For You?

You’ll be part of a team who love what they do and work together to get the job done right.

You can expect an excellent remuneration package, positive and safe working environment, company vehicle, company phone or phone allowance, Southern Cross health insurance (no excess) with a vision and dental module, ongoing training and development, access to a modern fleet and facilities and plenty of variety in day-to-day work.

Next Steps

If you’re interested in working for Tarbotton Land & Civil, apply now!

You will need to have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.
We are committed to a drug-free workplace. As a condition of an offer of employment, you will need to provide a negative drug test.