Class 2 Driver / Tractor Boom Operator (WTR)

AWF Limited; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided while away

Camp allowance options

Travel across South Island

Job summary

AWF Limited in Dunedin seeks an experienced Class 2 Driver with WTR endorsements to join our busy sealing crew across the South Island. You’ll drive, assist with road prep, and travel with the team while earning competitive pay.

Role includes operating tractors and roading plant, performing daily safety checks, and supporting a close-knit crew on site. Accommodation is provided while away, with camp allowance options and consistent full-time work during the sealing season.

Qualifications

• Class 2 Licence is essential.
• Current WTR endorsements are essential.
• Experience in civil roading, maintenance, or sealing preferred.
• Experience operating tractors, rollers, or similar machinery recommended.
• Strong health and safety commitment must be demonstrated.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home for extended periods.
• Full New Zealand working rights.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor with hydraulic broom to prepare road surfaces.
• Drive Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles as required.
• Operate roading plant including rollers and water carts.
• Assist with pre-seal repairs and road prep tasks.
• Perform daily vehicle and equipment checks; maintain a safe site.
• Collaborate with sealing crew to deliver projects on time.

Skills

Class 2 Licence

WTR Endorsements

Roading/Sealing experience

Health and Safety awareness

Tools

Tractor

Rollers

Water Carts

Job description

Ready to hit the road, work with a great crew, and earn while exploring the South Island?

We're on the hunt for an experienced Class 2 Driver with WTR endorsements to join a busy sealing crew for the upcoming season. This isn't your average driving role. You'll be part of a team delivering essential roading projects across the South Island while enjoying consistent work, away allowances, and the opportunity to travel throughout some of New Zealand's most scenic regions.

If you're someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in a hard day's work, and doesn't mind getting your hands dirty, this could be the perfect opportunity.

What You'll Be Doing

As a key member of the sealing crew, your primary role will be operating a tractor fitted with a hydraulic boom-mounted broom to prepare road surfaces ahead of sealing operations.

You’ll also be involved in:

• Driving Class 1 and Class 2 vehicles
• Operating an industrial tractor and other roading plant as required
• Sweeping roads and preparing surfaces for sealing
• Assisting with pre-seal repairs and road preparation
• Hand brooming, shovelling, raking, and general labouring duties
• Acting as a spotter for trucks and heavy machinery
• Operating rollers, water carts, and other equipment where required
• Conducting daily vehicle and equipment checks
• Maintaining a safe and productive worksite
• Working alongside a skilled and supportive roading crew

What's In It for You?

• Competitive pay starting from $29+ per hour depending on experience
• Consistent full-time work throughout the sealing season
• Travel throughout the South Island
• Accommodation provided while working away
• Camp allowance options available
• Opportunity to save money while working away
• Join one of New Zealand's leading civil and roading teams
• Great team culture and supportive crew environment

We're Looking for Someone Who Has:

• Class 2 Licence (essential)
• Current WTR endorsements (essential)
• Previous civil roading, maintenance, or sealing experience
• Experience operating tractors, rollers, water carts, or similar machinery
• A strong commitment to health and safety
• The ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• The flexibility to travel and work away from home for extended periods
• Full New Zealand working rights

Important Information

The successful applicant will attend the season induction before joining the crew as they travel throughout the South Island.

This role involves working away from Dunedin for much of the sealing season, making it ideal for someone who enjoys travel, variety, and being part of a close-knit team delivering essential infrastructure projects.

Sound Like You?

If you're an experienced Class 2 Driver with WTR endorsements looking for a role that offers great earning potential, steady work, travel opportunities, and a strong team environment, we want to hear from you.

For more information or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Kylie or Ursula on 03 477 0873.