Truck Drivers & Excavator Operators
Starting rate of $32.50 + fuel and/or work ute
Southland, Full Time, Transport
Please Quote Reference Number 19218
  • Log Truck Drivers | Bulk / Tip Truck Drivers | Excavator Operators
  • Full-time weekday roles and casual weekend opportunities
  • Join the experienced team at Marshalls Excavating Limited

  • Marshalls Excavating Limited is a well-established, family-owned earthmoving and transport business with 25 years of experience servicing the Southland region.

    With a strong reputation for quality workmanship and reliable service, we work across agricultural earthmoving, forestry services and bulk transport.

    We're currently looking for experienced and reliable people to join our team across three positions:
    • Log Truck Drivers
    • Bulk / Tip Truck Drivers
    • Digger / Excavator Operators
    Whether you're looking for a permanent full-time position or casual weekend work, we'd love to hear from you!

    About the Roles

    Working across Southland, you'll join a practical, hardworking team that takes pride in getting the job done safely and efficiently.

    Depending on your experience, your responsibilities will include:

    Log Truck Drivers:
    • Transporting and securing log loads safely
    • Operating on forestry roads and coordinating with loader operators
    • Ensuring load weights, permits and logbooks are compliant
    Bulk / Tip Truck Drivers:
    • Transporting bulk materials to and from worksites
    • Safely loading, unloading and tipping materials
    • Assessing ground conditions and potential hazards
    • Maintaining accurate logbooks and work-time records
    Digger / Excavator Operators:
    • Operating excavators and attachments across a range of worksites
    • Carrying out earthmoving and truck-loading duties
    • Assessing ground conditions and underground services
    • Working safely around other machinery and team members
    Across all positions, you'll be expected to look after your equipment, complete pre-start checks and maintain high safety standards.

    What We're Looking For

    Our ideal candidates will have:
    • Previous experience in the relevant driving or earthmoving role
    • Appropriate current licences and endorsements
    • A strong commitment to workplace safety
    • Good communication skills and a team-focused attitude
    • The ability to work independently and take ownership of their work
    • A reliable, practical approach and pride in looking after equipment
    For our driving positions, experience with load security, weight compliance and safe vehicle operation is essential. For excavator operators, we're looking for confident operators with experience using excavators and attachments in a busy working environment.

    Above all, we're looking for dependable people who enjoy hands-on work and can be counted on to get the job done.

    What's On Offer?:
    • Starting hourly rate of $32.50
    • Fuel and/or a work ute
    • Full-time positions working Monday to Friday, minimum 80 hours per fortnight
    • Casual weekend shifts also available
    • Work across a variety of Southland projects
    • Join an established, family-owned business with 25 years of experience
    • Be part of a supportive, down-to-earth team
    Our depot is based in Wyndham, with trucks operating out of Invercargill and work taking place throughout Southland.

    If you're an experienced driver or excavator operator looking for your next opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.

    Apply now and become part of the Marshalls Excavating team!

    Family Owned. Team Built. No Job Too Big or Too Small.


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