Multi-Skilled Operator

Higgins; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand is seeking a multiskilled Operator/Driver to join their Maintenance Crew for road maintenance work. Responsibilities include operating heavy machinery, transporting materials, and ensuring safety. Candidates should hold appropriate licenses and have relevant experience. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, opportunities for upskilling, and a strong team culture.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity for upskilling

Supportive team culture

Educational funds for dependants

Funding for school holiday programmes

Discounts across partners

Parental leave policy

Brand new PPE gear

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role driving heavy trucks.
• Strong willingness to support team with various tasks.
• Passion for the industry and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Transport mobile plant and equipment to various sites.
• Carry out road maintenance work and operate machinery.
• Transport aggregate and materials to site.

Skills

Class 2+ WTR licences

Operating heavy trucks

Familiarity with manual Roadranger gearboxes

Health and safety focus

Flexible and reliable

Job description

Overview

Higgins are seeking a multiskilled Operator/Driver to join the Maintenance Crew on the local road maintenance contract for Horowhenua District Council. Based out of our Levin branch, you will be responsible for transporting mobile plant and equipment to various sites and carrying out road maintenance work. This includes operating machinery such as excavators, rollers, and brooms. Additionally, you may be involved in transporting aggregate and materials to site using an 8 to 10-ton truck.

Responsibilities

• Transport mobile plant and equipment to various sites.
• Carry out road maintenance work and operate machinery such as excavators, rollers, and brooms.
• Transport aggregate and materials to site using an 8 to 10-ton truck.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• Appropriate licences - Class 2+ WTR are a must; ideally you will have a class 4 or 5.
• Previous experience in a similar role driving heavy trucks & operating a range of plant.
• Familiarity with manual Roadranger gearboxes is essential.
• Willing to be hands on and support your team with a variety of tasks.
• Strong focus on health and safety for yourself, your colleagues, and the public.
• Flexible, committed and reliable – will turn up rain or shine.
• Passion for the industry and willingness to work hard and learn.

Join The Higgins Team

• Competitive hourly rate + guaranteed 40 hours per week.
• Opportunity to upskill and gain further licences.
• Supportive team culture.
• Access to educational funds for you and your children.
• Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for your children.
• Discounts across various partners and brands.
• Parental leave policy and other family-friendly benefits.
• Share scheme options.
• Brand new PPE gear (personal protective equipment).

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants. Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!

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