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Posted 18 August, 2026

Operator (Drainage)

CORDE
Rolleston, CAN, NZ Full Time
Reference: c207a26f26fe4289

Job Description

What's the job? About the role | Ko te kaupapa We have a busy forward work program and are looking for a skilled Drainage Operator to come and join one of our teams. The right candidate will have experience across all areas of drainage works, including commercial and residential, excavating trenches, digging in shields and pipe laying. Day to day work will include working in a tight-knit team, operating various sized excavators and other machinery to complete the job, along with jumping in the trenches to help the team. If you’re ready for a change, bring strong experience, versatile and are a multi-skilled operator, then we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for people who will thrive in their role and make significant contributions to the success of our business. What you’ll bring | Ko ngā pukenga ōu Minimum 5 year’s experience drainage operating Full Class 2 driver licence with WTR endorsements (essential) Proven experience working in trench shields, installing PVC and concrete pipelines Experienced operating excavators (3T to 20T) Health and Safety conscious with a positive attitude Strong knowledge of safe digging practices and underground services Ability to pass all pre-employment checks, physically fit and self-motivated What we bring | He aha ta tatou kawe mai Competitive hourly rate with weekly pay and company vehicle (To and from work) Career opportunities through training & development Birthday leave after 1 year, retail discounts and a great working culture! Increased KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones Varied and interesting work everyday An innovated company and diverse projects The company is committed to providing a safe work environment. Successful candidates are required to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol test prior to employment. Our values | Ngā Uaratanga Trustworthy | Whakawhirinaki – People You Can Rely On Teamwork | Mahi Tahi – People Who Work Together Guardianship | Kaitiakitanga – People Who Protect Our Place Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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