Experienced Asphalter Team Lead

Tradestaff; Waikato; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Career progression

Job summary

Tradestaff in Hamilton is seeking an experienced Asphalter to step up into a Team Lead role. You will lead from the front, oversee roading and civil projects, and ensure quality workmanship while managing daily site operations.

Immediate start with a hands-on approach, leading a crew and coordinating labour, plant and materials. Expect 10–12 hour shifts, a supportive team, and on-site leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Asphalter capable of leading a crew.
• Experience in planning and coordinating daily site operations.
• Comfortable with long shifts and on-site leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the asphalt crew across roading and civil projects, coordinating labour, plant, materials and equipment.
• Plan and manage daily site operations to keep work progressing to programme.
• Oversee asphalt preparation, laying, compaction and finishing to specifications.
• Monitor temperatures, thickness and quality, addressing issues as they arise.
• Operate and supervise asphalt and civil machinery with safety checks.
• Manage site safety and traffic management; enforce Health & Safety procedures.
• Complete QA documentation and communicate with supervisors, PMs, subcontractors and clients.

Skills

Asphalt experience

Leadership

Education

NZ Class 1 driver licence

WTR endorsements / Class 2 licence (beneficial)

Job description

Are you an experienced Asphalter ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for someone with strong asphalt experience who is ready to step up into a Team Lead role with a respected civil construction company in Hamilton.
This is a hands‑on opportunity where you’ll lead from the front while helping deliver quality roading and civil projects.
Location: Hamilton, Hamilton
Start date: Immediate
Pay rate: $30–$35 per hour, paid weekly

What you'll be doing

• Lead and supervise the asphalt crew across roading and civil projects, coordinating daily labour, plant, materials, equipment and work activities.
• Plan and manage daily site operations, including pre‑start meetings, toolbox talks, job planning and keeping work progressing to programme.
• Oversee asphalt preparation, laying, spreading, compaction, finishing and repairs, ensuring work meets required plans and specifications.
• Monitor asphalt temperatures, levels, falls, thickness and finished quality, addressing workmanship or quality issues as they arise.
• Operate and oversee the safe use of asphalt and civil machinery, including rollers, compactors and paving equipment, ensuring appropriate checks and maintenance are completed.
• Manage site safety and traffic management requirements, identify hazards and controls, and ensure the crew follows all Health & Safety procedures.
• Complete QA documentation and site records, communicate with supervisors, project managers, subcontractors and clients, and train and mentor less‑experienced team members.

Experienced Asphalter Team Lead

Are you an experienced Asphalter ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for someone with strong asphalt experience who is ready to step up into a Team Lead role with a respected civil construction company in Hamilton.
This is a hands‑on opportunity where you’ll lead from the front while helping deliver quality roading and civil projects.
Location: Hamilton, Hamilton
Start date: Immediate
Pay rate: $30–$35 per hour, paid weekly

What you'll be doing

• Lead and supervise the asphalt crew across roading and civil projects, coordinating daily labour, plant, materials, equipment and work activities.
• Plan and manage daily site operations, including pre‑start meetings, toolbox talks, job planning and keeping work progressing to programme.
• Oversee asphalt preparation, laying, spreading, compaction, finishing and repairs, ensuring work meets required plans and specifications.
• Monitor asphalt temperatures, levels, falls, thickness and finished quality, addressing workmanship or quality issues as they arise.
• Operate and oversee the safe use of asphalt and civil machinery, including rollers, compactors and paving equipment, ensuring appropriate checks and maintenance are completed.
• Manage site safety and traffic management requirements, identify hazards and controls, and ensure the crew follows all Health & Safety procedures.
• Complete QA documentation and site records, communicate with supervisors, project managers, subcontractors and clients, and train and mentor less‑experienced team members.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as an Asphalter who is ready to take the next step and progress into a Team Lead role.
• Strong understanding of asphalt operations and the responsibilities involved in leading a crew.
• Full NZ Class 1 driver licence is essential.
• WTR endorsements and a Class 2 licence are beneficial.
• Comfortable working day and night shifts depending on the roster, with shifts typically between 10–12 hours.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to step up and progress into a Team Lead role.
• Work with a respected civil construction company.
• Competitive $30–$35 hourly rate with opportunities to grow and develop.
• Weekly pay.