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Digger Operator

Payment: Paid Position ($25 - $40)
Location: Ashburton
Region: Christchurch & Canterbury
Experience: Experience Necessary
Listing Added: 02/11/2026
Company: TA Contracting Slurry Effluent Silage Cultivation

TAC is a contractor based in Ashburton. We have been running for 10 years and offer a range of services such as: Baling, Slurry Application, Cultivation, Rut Busting and Civil. 

We're on the lookout for an experienced driver for operating our diggers and a wide range of other machinery. If this sounds like you we'd be keen to hear from you! 

What we’re looking for:

  • Proven experience operating diggers.
  • Strong mechanical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to carry out basic maintenance and repairs.
  • Takes pride in machinery and looks after equipment.
  • Reliable, hardworking and able to work unsupervised.
  • A positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in.

What we offer:

  • Competitive pay based on experience.
  • A variety of work to keep things interesting.
  • A great team environment.
  • Well-maintained machinery.

Main role for this job will include: Operating 20t digger, 14t wheel digger, 2.5t digger, Rut Busting, Muck and Slurry Spreading, Winter servicing of all contracting gear on wet days. Also operating the following if and when required: Mowers, Rakes, Tedders, Sq & Rd Balers, JCB and Tube Wrapper. 

3+ years experience is a must due to this role.


Pay rate ranging from $30 - $40 depending on experience. 

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