Waste Operator
At InterGroup, our people are real good characters who have each other’s backs every day. Come and join us!
WASTE OPERATOR – CHRISTCHURCH
OPERATE SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT. GET STUCK IN.
We’re looking for a reliable, hands-on Waste Operator to join our Christchurch team.
You’ll work across our waste operations, operating excavators, sludge pumps, vacuum units and other specialist equipment. The role involves receiving, processing and moving waste, as well as keeping the site and equipment clean, safe and organised.
This is a physical role and can involve working around waste, sludge and other unpleasant materials, so you’ll need to be comfortable getting stuck in.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Operating excavators, sludge pumps, vacuum units and other equipment
Receiving, processing, moving and stockpiling waste
Loading and handling materials safely
Completing equipment checks and basic maintenance
Keeping work areas, equipment and the site clean and organised
Completing records and following site and environmental requirements
Working safely as part of a team
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Experience operating excavators or other heavy plant
Mechanical aptitude and confidence operating specialist equipment
A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to get stuck in
Comfortable working around waste, sludge and dirty or unpleasant materials
Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
Reliable, safety-focused and responsible
Good communication skills and a strong work ethic
Experience with vacuum equipment, sludge pumps, WTR machinery, waste, industrial, quarry or civil work would be an advantage.
WHY JOIN US?
SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT – Get hands-on with excavators, vacuum units, sludge pumps and other plant
VARIED, HANDS-ON WORK – Work across different waste operations and tasks
PERMANENT, FULL-TIME WORK – Join an established Christchurch team and develop your skills
- Department
- Waste
- Role
- Driver/Operator
- Locations
- Christchurch - Tanya Street
- Hourly salary
- NZD28 - NZD32
- Employment type
- Full-time
Our Jobs
Christchurch - Tanya Street
Our History
Since its inception over 40 years ago, InterGroup have become one of the leading infrastructure and industrial services specialists in New Zealand. We are nationwide, predominantly undertaking work for local government, central government agencies and industry. This includes a solid portfolio of projects comprising an enviable record of successfully working in close collaboration with our clients and supply chain.
We are manaaki tangata, we will care for the people. Safety is paramount in all of our operations, combined with a real focus to meet customers and community needs. It is our intention that our people go home safely every day, and our aim is a zero TRIFR. We continue to invest in the futures of our staff, their skills, safety and well-being; and that all customers are safe around any works we undertake on the network. We are kaitiaki, we have a guardian and stewardship role for natural resources. Our responsibility is to manaaki (care for) these resources in an environmentally sustainable way.