Category: Uncategorised

Listed:                  24 May 2024

Location:             Whenuapai

Job type:             Full-time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Dirtworks in the serene rural West Auckland suburb of Whenuapai. Dirtworks is a rapidly growing bulk earthworks and transportation company. We run a large fleet of modern truck and trailers units of various brands, an array of earthmoving plant and machinery and a fleet of light vehicles, all serviced by our own fully equipped workshop technicians.

We seek a qualified or aptly experienced heavy diesel mechanic that works to a high standard to support and add to our workshop team. This position is a full-time permanent role with a generous remuneration package and friendly hours. A company vehicle will be available for the right candidate depending on your qualifications and experience. We also offer supportive management with excellent leadership, flexibility and up-skill training opportunities. Our workshop is a modern and professional environment, with a fun, energetic and skilled team.

Our ideal candidate will be: 

• a team player
• safety conscious
• computer literate
• a problem solver

They will also have:

• a heavy automotive level 4 trade certificate in either road transport or plant and equipment, or comparable experience
• diagnostic, auto electrical and/or hydraulic system experience

Candidates for this role will already be residing in NZ with either NZ citizenship, residency or a valid NZ work visa. We pride ourselves on our stringent health and safety process, therefore, pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screens are performed on all of our sites. If you believe you have what it takes, APPLY NOW or send your CV to jeanw@dirtworks.co.nz. For queries please call / text Jean on 021 363 553.

Listed:                  23 May 2024

Location:             Whenuapai

Job type:             Part-time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Dirtworks limited in the serene rural West Auckland suburb of Whenuapai. We are seeking a Workshop Parts Administrator to join a small fun and energetic heavy diesel workshop team in the transportation and earthmoving industry. Essentially, your role looks to enhance the optimal workflow between our workshop, our operational departments and our suppliers, through the procurement, organisation and administration of our parts and stock. This is a permanent role, Monday to Friday, working 25 family friendly and flexible hours per week to be worked between 9am and 4pm daily. This may be the perfect opportunity for you, especially if you are someone with:

Please send your CV to jeanw@dirtworks.co.nz  or call / text Jean on 021 363 553.

Listed:                   21 December 2023

Location:              Waimauku

Job type:             Full-time, Permanent

Career Opportunity

Dirtworks has grown steadily over the last 20 years, providing bulk earthworks and transportation solutions to a range of customers within the Auckland region. Our management team is highly experienced and great to work with. We are looking for a capable site manager with leadership skills to join us and make this role your own.

Duties:

You will run a large clean and managed fill site in West Auckland, utilising a modern fleet of heavy earth moving machinery. Reporting to, and working closely with our Operations Manager, you will supervise a small onsite team of operators, at various skill levels. Strong on planning and daily management, you will be evaluating and implementing tasks and reporting on the efficient and safe running of the site. You will be an experienced machine operator, to support sound decision making, coaching, advising and great at developing people and your team(s), while consistently improving performance across all aspects of operations.

Skills:

• Extensive bulk earthworks experience shifting large volumes of material with 20-40t diggers, dozers and Moxy’s.
• Positive management capability, leading by example, especially for young people keen to grow and develop.
• Project management skills with the ability to plan/create a schedule and deliver to plan. You are able to predict timeframes and understand when there is pressure and when there is not.
• Proven experience safely operating a variety of heavy machinery, including excavators, bulldozers and moxy / hydrema.
• Sound knowledge of environmental legislation including silt control and clean / managed fill levies.
• Awareness and commitment to safe practices, working closely with senior management and our HS and HR team.

The right candidate has extensive experience shifting large volumes of material. You can quickly see the most efficient course of action and order to do it in. You can schedule and plan the up coming tasks in priority order. You have experience motivating and working alongside small crews of varying abilities leading by example, keeping staff on task and focused throughout the day.

We offer an attractive remuneration package including a vehicle, phone and laptop, and a supportive management and company culture.

If you have managed large quantities of materials, are familiar with working in the wet and understand safe and efficient tip heads – you’re the one for us!

We will consider applicants as they are received. All applicants should already have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. We carry out pre-employment and ongoing & random testing. Please send your CV to jeanw@dirtworks.co.nz  or call / text Jean on 021 363 553.

 

Listed:                   4 March 2024

Location:             Whenuapai

Job type:             Full-time, Permanent

Career Opportunity:

Dirtworks has grown steadily over the last 10 years, providing bulk earthworks and transportation solutions to a range of customers within the Auckland region. Our management team is highly experienced and great to work with. We are looking for a capable workshop manager with leadership skills to join us in our conveniently located, fully equipped workshop in Whenuapai, West Auckland.

You will manage a small team of 2 certified heavy diesel technicians, 1 apprentice and 1 workshop administrator. Guided by our fleet management schedule, you will be organizing the repairs, breakdowns and maintenance of a modern fleet of trucks, trailers, various earthmoving machinery and light vehicles. Strong on planning and daily management, you will be assessing and implementing tasks to the workshop staff and reporting on the efficient and safe repairs and maintenance conducted. You will be an experienced heavy diesel technician working both off and on the tools, as necessary.

You will play an important role in the organisation and form a collaborative relationship with the Operations Manager and the upper management team. We seek an industry expert that can provide a high level of technical and problem solving skills, who focuses on value added solutions that can improve both safety and profitability. You will drive continuous improvement, seek growth opportunities for the workshop team members and further develop a cohesive and multi-skilled team.

Skills:

• New Zealand certificate in heavy automotive engineering (level 4) in either road transport or plant and equipment
• Two+ years proven workshop people management experience with leadership and team development skills. This may be at a supervisory level and you are ready to move into a management role.
• Staff performance, learning & development and leave management skills
• Knowledge of manufacturer compliance, legislation and warranty management
• Monitor and ensure workshop targets are achieved
• Comprehensive health & safety knowledge and application
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in computer applications such as fleet management packages
• Budget management skills to effectively manage expenditure

We offer an attractive remuneration package including a modern service vehicle, phone & laptop, and a supportive management and company culture. You will work in a well equipped workshop with access to a contract engineer and panel beater/painter, as required.

We will consider applicants as they are received. All applicants should already have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. We carry out pre-employment and ongoing & random testing. Please send your CV to jeanw@dirtworks.co.nz  or call / text Jean on 021 363 553.

Listed:                   19 October 2023

Location:             Whenuapai

Job type:             Full-time, Permanent

About the Company:

Dirtworks is a rapidly growing bulk earthworks company specializing in clean fill projects in the Auckland region, with our yard based in Whenuapai. We are accomplishing great work and are a small business success story, thanks in large part to our people.

We are seeking a moxy driver to assist on our site. Some experience, W endorsement and/or C4 drivers licence preferred, but most importantly, a positive can-do attitude and safety focus are considered paramount.

A fixed term offered for the earthmoving season with great rates and consistent work offered.

Skills:

• Class 1 licence essential, Class 4 or W endorsed license preferred.
• Strong work ethic with high productivity.
• Physically fit and capable.
• Punctual and reliable with sound communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be willing to contribute to our positive safety culture.

Duties:

• Provide effective, efficient and professional machine operating services.
• Assist with the care, maintenance and compliance of machinery.
• Efficiently and accurately records and submits all paperwork on time.
• A team player that takes pride in their work.
• Communicating effectively with supervisors and other team members.
• A good attitude towards maintenance and care of machinery.

Candidates for this role will be required to have NZ Residency or a NZ work visa. We pride ourselves on our stringent health and safety process, therefore, pre-employment drug screens and random drug tests are carried out on all of our sites.

If you believe you have what it takes, APPLY NOW online or contact Jean on 021 363 553 or jeanw@dirtworks.co.nz if you have any questions.

Listed:                              18 August 2023

Location:                         Waimauku

Job type:                         Full-time, Permanent

Company benefits:    Company vehicle, phone and laptop

About the Company:

Dirtworks is a rapidly growing bulk earthworks and transportation company within the Auckland region. We operate a large clean and managed fill site in West Auckland, where we utilise a modern fleet of heavy earth moving machinery.

We require a Site Manager with leadership skills to supervise a small onsite team of operators of various skill levels. A positive multi-tasker with personal motivation, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to turn plans into a reality.

About the role:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, your responsibilities involve on the ground daily management of the site, planning, evaluating, implementing and reporting on all tasks associated with the efficient and safe running of the tipsite. As an experienced machine operator, you will now be a leader in your field with the ability to coach and motivate staff and consistently improve our performance across all aspects of operations. To be successful in this role you will be a professional that thrives on the challenge of attaining operational excellence with a constant focus on exceptional levels of health & safety and pride in ensuring customer care is delivered to an exceptional standard.

We offer an attractive remuneration package including a vehicle, phone and laptop, and a supportive management and company culture.

Skills:

• Over two years of site, project or contract management experience
• Proven experience safely operating a variety of heavy machinery, including excavators, bulldozers and moxy / hydrema
• Proven leadership, people management and team working skills
• Can manage health & safety on site for all staff, customers and visitors
• Well organised, results driven and professional manner
• Can read and convert site plans into actions, and communicate it to staff of all levels
• Knowledge of environmental legislation including silt control and clean / managed fill levies
• Punctual, reliable, organised and a team player

We will consider applicants as they are received. All applicants should already have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Pre-employment and ongoing random testing will be conducted.

Apply online now, send your CV to jeanw@dirtworks.co.nz or call / text Jean on 021 363 553.

Listed:                              18 August 2023

Location:                         Waimauku

Job type:                         Full-time, Permanent

Company benefits:    Company vehicle, phone and laptop

About the Company:

Dirtworks is a rapidly growing bulk earthworks and transportation company within the Auckland region. We operate a large clean and managed fill site in West Auckland, where we utilise a modern fleet of heavy earth moving machinery.

We require a Site Manager with leadership skills to supervise a small onsite team of operators of various skill levels. A positive multi-tasker with personal motivation, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to turn plans into a reality.

About the role:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, your responsibilities involve on the ground daily management of the site, planning, evaluating, implementing and reporting on all tasks associated with the efficient and safe running of the tipsite. As an experienced machine operator, you will now be a leader in your field with the ability to coach and motivate staff and consistently improve our performance across all aspects of operations. To be successful in this role you will be a professional that thrives on the challenge of attaining operational excellence with a constant focus on exceptional levels of health & safety and pride in ensuring customer care is delivered to an exceptional standard.

We offer an attractive remuneration package including a vehicle, phone and laptop, and a supportive management and company culture.

Skills:

• Over two years of site, project or contract management experience
• Proven experience safely operating a variety of heavy machinery, including excavators, bulldozers and moxy / hydrema
• Proven leadership, people management and team working skills
• Can manage health & safety on site for all staff, customers and visitors
• Well organised, results driven and professional manner
• Can read and convert site plans into actions, and communicate it to staff of all levels
• Knowledge of environmental legislation including silt control and clean / managed fill levies
• Punctual, reliable, organised and a team player

We will consider applicants as they are received. All applicants should already have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Pre-employment and ongoing random testing will be conducted.

Apply online now, send your CV to jeanw@dirtworks.co.nz or call / text Jean on 021 363 553.

Listed:                   11 January 2022

Location:             Waimauku

Job type:             Full-time, Permanent

About the Company:

Dirtworks is a bulk earthworks company who operates a large managed fill site in West Auckland. We operate a modern fleet of machinery, with a range of excavators 20, 30 and 35 tonne and Komatsu D61, D65 and D85 dozers.

We require experienced excavator operators to work at our tipsite in Waimauku. A positive attitude and safety focus are paramount.

Competitive remuneration package including company vehicle to match skills, experience and productivity. Local work with a variety of job activities and project experiences.

Skills:

• Preferably 5+ years experience operating a variety of heavy machinery, including moxy, bulldozers and excavators up to 35 tonne
• Reasonable fitness level required
• Punctual and reliable with sound communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic with high productivity
• Class 2 licence preferred (but not essential)
• Must contribute to our positive safety culture. PPE gear provided.

Duties:

• Provide effective, efficient and professional machine operating services
• Efficiently and accurately record and submit all paperwork
• A team player that takes pride in their work
• Communicating effectively with supervisors
• A good attitude towards maintenance, care and compliance of machinery

Applicants should already have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. As part of the recruitment process you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.

If you believe you have what it takes, APPLY NOW online with your CV with 2 work references, or call Jean on 027 662 0358.

Listed:                   11 January 2022

Location:             Waimauku

Job type:             Full-time, Permanent

About the Company:

Dirtworks is a rapidly growing bulk earthworks company specializing in cleanfill projects in the North and North West Auckland region. We have a large fleet of trucks at our Whenuapai yard and privately owned tipsite in Waimauku. We are a successful and dynamic company that is growing fast in a busy industry.

About the Role:

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the business development side of our business, providing leadership from inception through to completion with quotes and tendering. We are looking for a candidate who is an organized, strategic thinker and is a natural at relationship building. This role requires a high level of proactiveness to successfully deliver in all areas of projects that we are involved with, including cost, quality, risk, environmental compliance, legislation, health and safety and reporting.

You will use your strong communication skills to work collaboratively with a multitude of key internal and external stakeholders. To be successful in this role you will have a good technical understanding of the earth moving and transport industries, site setup, and local council regulations; along with 3-4 years relevant experience, such as machine operating, site management, building construction or project management.

Team and cultural fit are of equal importance as are your technical ability and professional experience. Our team pride themselves on being agile and flexible to consistently evolve as required and deliver the best outcomes to our clients.

Skills:

• Proven experience in leading successful projects from start to finish
• Relevant tertiary qualification or years of experience
• Commitment and determination to exceed expectations and project goals
• Natural leadership abilities and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – both written and verbal
• Strong earthworks knowledge
• Reliable, efficient and resourceful with good problem-solving skills
• Excellent negotiating skills

Duties:

• Manage full project lifecycle, managing time deliverables to set KPI’s and completing all scopes of work to a high standard
• Managing detailed programme development, reporting, cost and claim management, liaison with internal and external service providers and suppliers, and the management of reporting staff
• Primary point of contact to key clients, customers, project contractors.
• Ensure a high level of customer relationship management is maintained
• Provide expert advice and recommendations on site setup
• Commitment and determination to exceed expectations and project goals
• Claiming
• Cost management / job costing
• Maintain strong relationships with our clients
• Manage client and external stakeholder expectations

Your experience, attitude and team fit will be rewarded with a competitive salary package. If this sounds like an opportunity you are motivated to be a part of, and would like to understand more about the role, please submit your CV online now or call Jean on 0276620358.

All applications are strictly confidential. Applicants should already have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Pre-employment and ongoing random drug and alcohol testing will be conducted.

Listed:                   1 October 2023

Location:             Waimauku

Job type:             Full-time, Permanent

About the Company:

Dirtworks has grown steadily over the last 10 years, providing bulk earthworks and transportation solutions to a range of customers within the Auckland region. Our management team is highly experienced and great to work with. We are looking for capable machine operators to join us, with the skills to operate a variety of heavy machinery.

The role is based on our large clean and managed fill site in West Auckland. Utilising a modern fleet of heavy earth moving machinery, you will be working with a small onsite team of operators at various skill levels to assist in the daily operations of the tipsite. You will be either an up and coming or experienced machine operator, possibly looking to further develop or broaden your machine operating skillset. Reporting through to our Operations Manager, team players with positive attitudes and a safety focus are paramount to be considered for the position.

You will have:

• Proven experience operating heavy machinery, including any moxy, bulldozers and excavators
• A reasonable fitness level
• A good attitude, be punctual and reliable
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong work ethic with high productivity
• A positive safety culture. PPE gear is provided

We offer an attractive remuneration package and a supportive management and company culture.

We will consider applicants as they are received. All applicants should already have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. We carry out pre-employment and ongoing random testing. Please APPLY NOW online with your CV and 2 work references, or call / text Jean on 021 363 553.