Skid Steer Operator - Solar Farm (2987561) Taupo, New Zealand
Starting on the 10th of April, we are looking for a Skid Steer Operator to assist with the initial mobilisation and logistics of a major solar farm located in Rangitaiki. It will be one of the largest solar farms in NZ once completed.
The skid steer operations will include using forks to move solar equipment around the farm.
When there is no operating to do, you will be required to labour at times – labour includes: opening boxes, unpacking equipment, cleaning rubbish and other general labour tasks
Experience operating a Skid Steer confidently on a construction site or farm is a minimum requirement.
What you’ll get:
- $36.00 per hour
- Start date 10th of April – 9-month project
- Opportunity to work on a large-scale renewables project
- Monday – Saturday ~ 6/7am start usually working 10-hour shifts
Non-negotiable requirements:
- Experience operating skid steer on construction sites or farming environments
- WTR endorsement with a full class 1 drivers’ licence
- Must be comfortable getting off the machine to help with labour
- Your own transport to get yourself to the site in Rangitaiki - 40 minutes east of Taupo
- Pass a pre-employment drugs test
Preferable/ideal requirements:
- Ideally experienced using fork attachments or similar (forklift/forkhoist)
- Some experience working on a solar farm
If this is something you're interested in being a part of, and you meet the non-negotiable requirements, apply today or send me your CV with your contact details to jonathan.beattie@hays.net.nz