Lead Asphalt Crew Chief | Immediate Start, Weekly Pay

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

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.