Asphalt Plant Operators Wanted

JobSpace; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Smith seeks multiple experienced Asphalt Plant Operators for road construction projects across New Zealand. You will operate asphalt plant equipment and Class 2 machinery, coordinating with the Foreman to keep work safe and on schedule.

Applicants must be NZ citizens or residents with at least 3 years of Asphalt Plant Operation experience and a Class 2 license. The role offers 30–70 hours per week, permanent employment, and potential regional travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years full-time Asphalt Plant Operation experience.
• NZ citizen or resident.
• Class 2 driver license.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Foreman and Leading Hand to ensure projects are completed safely and on schedule.
• Operate Class 2 machinery and a range of asphalt plant equipment
• Operate asphalt pavers, ensuring correct setup, alignment, and consistent material flow to meet specified levels and compaction requirements
• Assist with the operation and adjustment of side screeds, including setting widths, managing extensions, and maintaining correct levels and falls
• Monitor mat quality during paving, including thickness, temperature, and finish, and make real-time adjustments as required
• Coordinate with truck drivers and ground crew to ensure a steady and efficient supply of asphalt to the paver
• Carry out pre-start checks and routine maintenance on equipment, including pavers, rollers, tractor brooms, crew cabs, and Class 2 trucks
• Assist with plant operations, including spotting for machinery movements and maintaining safe working distances
• Support manual tasks on site, including breaking up asphalt in areas inaccessible to machinery
• Perform shovelling and screeding of asphalt where required to achieve required finish
• Maintain a clean and tidy worksite at all times
• May operate other civil machines/vehicles and perform manual labouring

Skills

Asphalt Plant Operation

Safety conscious

Reliable

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are looking for multiple experienced Asphalt Plant Operators who have a good attitude towards work and great references. You will be completing various earthmoving duties related to operating road construction plants in construction and other projects.

About us:

Franklin Smith is a multi-disciplinary Recruitment Agency - specializing in Trades and Construction. We have offices is Auckland, Christchurch, and Nelson, with large scale projects around New Zealand. Franklin Smith is people focused; we are always searching for the best of the best in each industry.

About you:

Successful candidates must be a NZ citizen or resident and have at least 3 years full-time Asphalt Plant Operationwork experience and a class 2 driver license.

Duties include:

• Work closely with the Foreman and Leading Hand to ensure projects are completed safely and on schedule
• Operate Class 2 machinery and a range of asphalt plant equipment
• Operate asphalt pavers, ensuring correct setup, alignment, and consistent material flow to meet specified levels and compaction requirements
• Assist with the operation and adjustment of side screeds, including setting widths, managing extensions, and maintaining correct levels and falls
• Monitor mat quality during paving, including thickness, temperature, and finish, and make real-time adjustments as required
• Coordinate with truck drivers and ground crew to ensure a steady and efficient supply of asphalt to the paver
• Carry out pre-start checks and routine maintenance on equipment, including pavers, rollers, tractor brooms, crew cabs, and Class 2 trucks
• Assist with plant operations, including spotting for machinery movements and maintaining safe working distances
• Support manual tasks on site, including breaking up asphalt in areas inaccessible to machinery
• Perform shovelling and screeding of asphalt where required to achieve required finish
• Maintain a clean and tidy worksite at all times
• May operate other civil machines/vehicles and perform manual labouring

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Been able to pass police check and drug test.
• A valid driver license, class 2 or higher.

About the role:

• Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed, maximum up to 70 hour of work per week.
• Hourly wage ranging from $28.00 - $35.00.
• Permanent role – Monday to Friday, with extra shifts available on weekends.
• As part of your employment, you may be required to travel to a different region for a different project, including, Auckland, Manawatū-Whanganui, Marlborough, Waikato, Wellington, Otago, Nelson, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Northland, West Coast, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Gisborne, Southland.
• You will be given reasonable notice if you are required to relocate to another region. Franklin Smith will cover transportation and accommodation expenses related to the relocation.