Loader operator, Kaiwhakamahi mīhini uta
Also known as
- Bobcat operator, front-end loader operator, loader driver
Loader operators use motorised loaders to move and load soil, rock and other materials.
Your pay could be
$52K
Lower
$66K to $100K
Most common
$122K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Loader operators
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts or or be on call
- usually work at construction sites, roads or quarries, and may travel locally and nationally to work sites
- may work in all weather conditions
- may work in hazardous conditions
- need to be practical, responsible and safety conscious
Tasks
- install parts, assemblies, or attachments in transportation or material handling equipment
- verify information or specifications
- connect cables or electrical lines
- inspect cargo areas for cleanliness or condition
- control pumps or pumping equipment
- monitor vehicle movement or location
- position material handling equipment
- monitor loading processes to ensure they are performed properly
- communicate with others to co-ordinate material handling or movement
- mark materials or objects for identification
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- a driver licence with a wheels, tracks and rollers (WTR) endorsement
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a Class 2 or Class 4 driver licence
- to do a Site Safe Passport course and get a Site Safety Card
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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