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Hydrovac Operator

Whitestone Contracting Limited

We have a position available in our Civil team based at our depot in Deborah. This role will provide a wide variety of works from small site works, drainage works, roading, earthworks and subdivision works.

For the right person this is an excellent opportunity to become part of a growing business with a secure employer who wants to invest in their staff and develop their potential.

We have a strong focus on quality, health, safety and the environment and the successful applicant will have an important role in maintaining this culture.

Key skills and requirements:

  • Ability to operate a wide range of plant required in typical civil construction works
  • Class 1 & 4 licenses are essential, WTR endorsements and Class 5 advantageous
  • Passion and commitment for safety and quality in the workplace
  • Proactive team approach
  • Ability to work in a team and unsupervised
  • Possess a good attitude

We prefer if applicants have a proven track record and relevant industry experience however the right attitude is as important. Applicants must be motivated, willing to learn and operate by our systems and procedures.

If this sounds like you, and you are a team player who can add value to our team, we look forward to hearing from you.

Whitestone Contracting Ltd, an award-winning civil company based in Oamaru, operates across the Lower South Island, including Waitaki, Dunedin, Central Otago, and the Mackenzie regions. With a team of over one hundred dedicated employees, they have ambitious growth plans for the next 10-15 years. Their services include 3 Waters, roading infrastructure construction and maintenance, chip sealing, asphalt paving, landscaping, green space management and more.

We want to hear from you if you are looking for a new challenge that utilises your roading maintenance knowledge and gives you the opportunity to serve your community, enhance our environment and provide unparalleled value to our clients. Your workplace will be the among the stunning scenery of Otago and South Canterbury, from Oamaru to Queenstown, the Mackenzie country to Dunedin.

Whitestone Contracting Limited is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo and satisfactorily pass a medical and drug test, and Ministry of Justice check prior to employment being confirmed.

Applications close: 12 Jun 2026

Reference: 6892049
Location: Oamaru, Otago
Listed: 12 May 2026

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