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Paul Smith Earthmoving is a premier, earthmoving company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality civil projects across the South Island.
We are looking for an experienced excavator operator, ideally final trim, to join us on a fixed-term contract until February 2026 for the development of a major community facility.
Skills and attributes required:
• Previous experience in the earthmoving industry.
• Appropriate licences and endorsements, or international equivalent.
• Always reliable and punctual.
• Strong understanding of site safety and compliance.
• Good communication skills amongst peers, managers, and clients.
• The ability to work effectively within a team.
• Have a good work ethic, keen attitude, and take pride in your work.
• Be flexible and prepared to work both on the ground and on a machine.
About us
Paul Smith Earthmoving specialises in earthmoving, excavation, demolition, drainage, construction, contaminated site remediation, track and road maintenance, landscaping, rock supply, landfill management, trucking, and transport works.
We employ over 180 permanent staff based throughout our Timaru, Ashburton, Christchurch, Greymouth, Twizel and Central Otago offices. While based permanently in these locations, we also complete projects throughout the South Island.
If you are a motivated excavator operator looking to be involved in helping create an amazing community facility and work with a great team, we're keen to hear from you.
Applicants must either be a NZ citizen, resident or hold a NZ valid work visa.
Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
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