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Civil Operative

Tradestaff

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Full-time February 25, 2026

Found Description

Civil Operator
We’re looking for an experienced Civil Operator to join a busy civil and infrastructure team working across the Christchurch region. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of projects in a safety-focused environment with consistent hours and ongoing work for the right person. If you’re reliable, motivated, and confident on civil machinery, we’d like to hear from you.

Location: Christchurch
Start date: Immediate start available
Pay rate: $30–35 per hour (paid weekly)

What you’ll be doing:
  • Operating a range of civil machinery including excavators, rollers, loaders, and pumps
  • Trenching, drainage, pipeline installation, and dewatering work
  • Ground preparation, backfilling, and compaction
  • Carrying out daily pre-start checks and basic equipment maintenance
  • Working from site plans and supporting supervisors and site crews
  • Maintaining a safe, tid...
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