Senior Drainage Operator
Stellar Recruitment ·www.stellarrecruitment.com
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We are seeking experienced Senior Drainage Operators to join established civil contractors working across a range of infrastructure projects throughout Wellington. These roles offer excellent variety across bulk earthworks and detailed drainage work, supporting major civil and infrastructure developments.
You’ll be working in experienced crews on active sites where precision, productivity, and teamwork are key. We are looking for operators who can work confidently to grade, support ground crews, and deliver quality outcomes across varied project environments.
What’s on offer
You’ll be working in experienced crews on active sites where precision, productivity, and teamwork are key. We are looking for operators who can work confidently to grade, support ground crews, and deliver quality outcomes across varied project environments.
What’s on offer
- $35–$43/hr for senior experienced / final trim operators
- Variety across bulk earthworks and detailed drainage projects
- Opportunity to work with established civil contractors on infrastructure developments
- Strong pipeline of ongoing project work
- Experienced crews and well-supported site environments
- Operating machinery across drainage and civil infrastructure projects
- Completing trenching and detailed drainage works safely and efficiently
- Carrying out final trim and detailed excavation work (senior operators)
- Working accurately to levels, grades, and project requirements
- Supporting ground crews to maintain productive site operations
- Reading and interpreting plans to complete works to specification
- Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and workmanship
- WTR endorsement is essential
- Proven experience operating on civil construction sites
- Strong experience in drainage and trenching work
- Ability to trim and work accurately to grade
- Ability to read plans and work independently where required
- Strong understanding of site safety and machine operating standards
- Reliable operators who work well within a crew environment
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Who is hiring for the Senior Drainage Operator role?
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Where is the Senior Drainage Operator job located?
The Senior Drainage Operator role with Stellar Recruitment is based in NZ - Wellington, NZ.
What does the Senior Drainage Operator role pay?
Stellar Recruitment lists the Senior Drainage Operator role at NZD 35–43 per hour.
Is the Senior Drainage Operator role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Stellar Recruitment.
What experience level is the Senior Drainage Operator role?
The Senior Drainage Operator position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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