Landfill Operator

Waste Management
📍 Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand 💼 full-time 🕒 Posted June 23, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

  • Excavate, load, and transport soil, gravel and other materials to landfill in order to compact and/or cover waste in a way that is safe and follows company requirements and regulations.
  • Accurate placement to ensure most effective spreading or compacting of waste or other materials.
  • Deliver high quality customer service at all times.
  • Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on vehicles and/or equipment as and when required.
  • Complete all paperwork and records accurately, as directed and required.

Qualifications

  • Experience operating large commercial equipment in a similar industry.  
  • Wheels, Tracks and Rollers endorsement.
  • Friendly and cooperative attitude
  • Understands and contributes to a safe working environment. 
  • Class 4 (NZ) Licence (desirable)
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as pa...

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Job Details

  • Location Dunedin, Otago
  • Job Type full-time
  • Category Material Moving Workers
  • Posted Date June 23, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 02, 2026