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Posted 16 June, 2026

Heavy Machine Operator (Civil Construction)

Doehle Centro Recruitment Services, Inc.
Christchurch, New Zealand Full Time
Reference: 421_775805_93X95996

Key Qualifications and Mandatory Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working abroad (overseas)
  • Proven track record of overseas employment. Must provide supporting documents, including:
    • Certificate of Employment (COE)
    • Employment Contract
    • Letter from Employer
    • Pay slips
    • Company ID
    • Residence Permit, etc.
  • Valid Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from country of work/residence for more than 5 years
  • Very good verbal and written English communications skills
  • Valid driver's license

Key Responsibilities:

  • Mostly in civil construction, not in earthworks or mining
  • Excavators/Graders 5T-30T sizes for excavators
  • Ability to work around Trench shields in drainage, pulling pipe, trenching and back filling
  • Operate heavy civil construction machinery such as excavators, loaders, bulldozers, graders, rollers, and skid steers on earthworks, roading, drainage, and infrastructure projects
  • Complete excavation, trenching, backfilling, and material handling tasks while carrying out daily pre-start inspections and maintaining equipment in a safe and productive manner
  • Machine sizes from 4T - 30T

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