Job description
Tradestaff Global is inviting expressions of Interest from qualified & experienced EXCAVATOR OPERATORS, who also have the qualifications and experience to operate LOADERS. This role is working on McMurdo Station in Antarctica for upcoming summer season starting in Oct/Nov 2024. Don't wait for tomorrow to pursue this exceptional opportunity! Apply now to kickstart the application process.THE ROLE: There will be multiple roles and we need you to be able to operate BOTH a Loader & Excavator. We are looking for people from a construction background or very similar.
You will need the below licenses and experience of similar size plant machinery.
- Excavator Operator – Class 2 & T Endorsement. Size 37T
- Loader Operator – Class 2 & W Endorsement. Size 25T
YOU NEED TO:
- Due to travel requirements, you need to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19.
- Be Licensed as above & able to supply proof at interview stage.
- Have referees who can validate your experience.
- Supply a current up to date CV that outlines your skills/experience & types of projects/jobs worked on, size/hours on each machine.
- Be IT literate & good with dealing with a lot of detailed paperwork.
- Be patient when working through the application process. It’s a very long & detailed process to mobilise people & in some cases it may take a few months to work through.
Exceptional fitness is required due to long hours & extreme conditions.
WHAT’S ON OFFER:
- Flights provided from any major NZ airport.
- Food, shared accommodation, travel insurance provided.
- $70 per hour depending upon machine. Contract basis, paid fortnightly in NZ$
- All PPE Supplied.
EXPECTED HOURS:
- 54 hours per week (this won’t change if work is affected by weather)
- Working 6 out of 7 days
APPROXIMATE DATES:
Start dates are subject to passing medicals, your notice period & ice flight availability. You will likely leave between Oct / Nov 2024 and return in approximately March 2025. You will be away the entire time.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
The onboarding process is very lengthy due to medical requirements & background checks which will determine exact start dates.
The medicals are quite strict; you need to be in very good health/have excellent fitness. You will also be required to do a Dental exam & will need good dental health to get clearance.
If you like the sound of this amazing opportunity & would like to apply, please note:
CRITERIA TO MEET:
- NZ or US Citizenship & hold a CURRENT Passport.
- First interviews are by phone then either video or in person depending upon where you live. You must be prepared to travel to Tauranga for dental & medical tests. We pay for tests & provide flights if living outside of Tauranga.
- Clean criminal record (Police checks will be completed at interview).
- Can pass pre-employment drug/alcohol testing as well as random testing on site.
- Able to follow instructions & have good attention to detail.
- Due to high volume of applications, we only accept applications via our online system to ensure everyone gets a response.
- An automatic email will be immediately sent to you if your application was submitted successfully. If you don’t receive the email, we didn’t receive your application.