Asphalt Plant Operators Wanted

Franklin Smith Group; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel to project sites

Job summary

Franklin Smith Group in Tauranga, New Zealand, is seeking multiple experienced Asphalt Plant Operators. You will run road construction plants, perform earthmoving duties, and support plant operations across projects.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of asphalt plant operation experience, hold a Class 2 license, and can pass police checks. The role offers a permanent, full-time schedule with 30–70 hours weekly and relocation support as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years full-time Asphalt Plant Operation experience.
• Must pass police check and drug test.
• NZ citizen or resident with a valid Class 2 driver license.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Foreman 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 material flow; meet compaction requirements.
• Assist with side screeds, setting widths, and maintaining levels.
• Monitor mat quality (thickness, temperature, finish) and adjust as needed in real time.
• Coordinate with truck drivers and ground crew for a steady asphalt supply to the paver.
• Carry out pre-start checks and routine maintenance on pavers, rollers, and trucks.
• Support plant operations and assist with equipment movements and safe distances.
• Assist with manual tasks and shovelling to achieve required finish; keep site clean.
• May operate other civil machines and perform labouring as required.

Skills

Asphalt Plant Operation

Class 2 Driver License

Police check required

Job description

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Franklin Smith Group – Tauranga, North Island

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 Operation work 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.