Digger & Excavator Operator Jobs

Here's a peek at what the job scene is looking like for Construction & roading workers, employed as Machine operators:

So, what's the pay like?

The average salary for Machine operators is $74,000.

So, what's job demand like?

We have 256 vacancies for Machine operators, a jump of 14% compared to the last 12 months.

So, where are the most vacancies?

Canterbury is in the lead, posting 53 job listings, Auckland following with 39 and Wellington in third, with 38 job listings.

So, who's getting paid the most according to Trade Me listings?

The top paid Machine operator job is a drainlayer, generally paid the highest average salary at $83,000.