Waste Process Operator

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated Waste Process Operator to join our Christchurch team. This hands-on position involves operating a variety of specialist equipment such as excavators, sludge pumps, and vacuum units, while actively participating in industrial waste processing tasks to help maintain efficient and safe waste operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery including excavators, sludge pumps, and vacuum units.
• Manage receipt, processing, and handling of waste materials.
• Load, transport, and stockpile materials across the site efficiently.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance checks on plant and equipment.
• Assist with general site cleaning and upkeep to maintain operational standards.
• Accurately complete all necessary job documentation and operational records.
• Adhere strictly to health, safety, and environmental guidelines during all work activities.
• Collaborate with and support the broader operational team to accomplish tasks.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated experience operating excavators or other heavy plant machinery.
• Mechanical aptitude with confidence in machine operation and maintenance.
• Good physical fitness and a willingness to engage in physically demanding tasks.
• Strong dedication to health and safety practices in the workplace.
• Dependable with a solid work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to work both autonomously and cooperatively within a team.

Preferred but Not Required

• Possession of Wheels, Tracks & Rollers (WTR) certification is advantageous.
• Previous experience operating vacuum units or sludge pumps.
• Background in waste management, industrial, quarry, civil, or plant operations is beneficial.

Why Work with Us

• Full-time permanent role with a reputable national company.
• Opportunity to operate a variety of specialist machinery and equipment.
• Diverse daily activities combining equipment operation with site and waste processing tasks.
• Work within a supportive team environment that prioritizes safety and quality.

About the Company

Operating for over 40 years, our company is a leading provider of infrastructure and industrial services across New Zealand, collaborating closely with local and central government as well as industry clients. Safety remains our highest priority, with an ongoing commitment to achieving zero total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR). We focus on the wellbeing and skill development of our employees and strive to protect natural resources through sustainable practices aligned with our values of care and guardianship.