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Turbo Staff Ltd

Marlborough

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NZD 39,000 - 48,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Franklin Smith is seeking multiple experienced Asphalt Plant Operators for Marlborough, NZ. You will operate road construction plants and related earthmoving duties, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

NZ citizenship or residency and a Class 2 license are required, along with references and a clean police/drug check. The role offers permanent, full-time work with 30 hours minimum and up to 70 hours per week, including potential weekend shifts and travel to NZ regions as needed.

Qualifications

NZ citizen or resident; 3+ years asphalt plant operation experience.
Must pass police check and drug test.
Valid Class 2 (or higher) driver license.

Responsibilities

Work with Foreman to complete projects safely and on schedule.
Operate asphalt plant equipment and Class 2 machinery.
Ensure correct setup, alignment, and material flow for pavings.
Assist with screed operation, widths, levels, and falls.
Monitor mat quality, temperature, and finish; adjust as needed.
Coordinate with truck drivers and crew for steady asphalt supply.
Perform pre-start checks and routine maintenance on equipment.
May move to other regions for projects as required.

Skills

Asphalt Plant Operation

Safety Conscious

Good References

Education

NZ Residency/Citizenship

Tools

Class 2 Driver License

Job description

Asphalt Plant Operator(s)

Showing 2 Construction And Manufacturing Workers jobs in Marlborough

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

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

Ideal candidate

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.

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