Construction Truck Driver – Nz Licence, Auckland

Cpa Garden Limited; West Coast; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Smith is seeking multiple Asphalt Plant Operators in New Zealand to join busy road construction sites. You will operate asphalt plant equipment and Class 2 machinery, ensuring safe, on-time delivery and consistent material flow with foreman support.

Requirements include NZ citizenship or residency, at least 3 years of Asphalt Plant Operation experience, and a valid Class 2 license. Expect travel to various regions with relocation coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• NZ citizen or resident and at least 3 years full-time Asphalt Plant Operation work experience.
• Valid Class 2 driver license.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 2 machinery and a range of asphalt plant equipment.
• Work closely with the Foreman and Leading Hand to ensure projects are completed safely and on schedule.
• Monitor mat quality during paving and maintain correct levels and falls.
• Assist with plant operations and manual tasks on site as required.
• Coordinate with truck drivers and ground crew to ensure a steady supply of asphalt.

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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.