Digger Operator

We’re on the hunt for a skilled Digger Operator to take on physically demanding site work in the Waihi area.

If you’ve got the experience to operate safely and confidently in challenging environments, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Location: Waihi
Start date: Immediate start available
Pay rate: Based on experience (paid weekly)
Duties include:

Operating diggers across a range of tonnage in rugged terrain

Bulk earthmoving, overburden removal, and benching work

Trimming, shaping, and maintaining haul roads and working faces

Loading out dump trucks with raw material or waste rock

Conducting pre-start checks and basic maintenance of machinery

Working safely around heavy machinery and following strict safety protocols

To be successful, you’ll need:

Minimum 5 years’ experience operating diggers or equivalent operating hours

Current WTR endorsement

Class 2 licence (Class 4 beneficial)

Physically fit and able to handle the demands of outdoor work

Able to pass a pre-employment drug test

Reliable transport to get to and from work

What’s in it for you?

Weekly pay

Good hours on offer

Potential for ongoing work based on performance

Standard PPE supplied

Why work with Tradestaff?
We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities.

We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.