Operator - Landfill - Paeroa
Company Description** **About us**
WM New Zealand Limited is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling, and waste management provider. We’re committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment through sustainable management of our valuable resources. We are seeking an Operator for our Tirohia Landfill & Energy Park located near Paeroa.
**Job Description** **About the role**
This role is for someone who likes operating and driving large and complex earthmoving equipment such as excavators and bulldozers. This is a key role that works as part of a Operations Team to ensure that rubbish is handled and transported properly and in accordance with company procedures.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Excavate, load, and transport soil, gravel and other materials to landfill in order to compact and/or cover waste in a way that is safe and follows company requirements and regulations.
- Accurate placement to ensure most effective spreading or compacting of waste or other materials.
- Deliver high quality customer service at all times.
- Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on vehicles and/or equipment as and when required.
- Complete all paperwork and records accurately, as directed and required.
- Experience operating large commercial equipment in a similar industry.
- Wheels, Tracks and Rollers endorsement.
- Friendly and cooperative attitude
- Understands and contributes to a safe working environment.
- Class 4 (NZ) Licence (desirable)
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
**Additional Information** **What's in for me**
We offer a competitive hourly rate, ongoing training, a great company culture, and personal development so you can achieve your career goals.
You will be part of a great team committed to providing an essential service to meet a broad range of facility, waste, recycling, and industrial needs for our clients.
**How to Apply**
If you believe you have the skills and experience to be a part of this exciting and growing business, please click “I’m Interested” or “Apply now”.
WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces. A pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol test is part of our hiring process.
Only applications from those with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position.