Operator

Higgins; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Permanent role with 40 hours per week

Training and development opportunities

Licences and qualifications upgrades

Supportive team culture

KiwiSaver 4% matching

Fuel discounts with monthly pie and-co

Job summary

Higgins Green Team is seeking an experienced Asphalt Maintenance Operator to join the Port of Tauranga environment. You will perform hand-laid asphalt work, pothole repairs, milling and paving support, and general civil maintenance alongside a small, high-performing crew.

The role requires operating plant and equipment, commitment to safety, and a hands-on approach in a busy port setting. A permanent 40-hour week with training opportunities is offered.

Qualifications

• Class 2 Driver Licence required.
• WTR endorsements required.
• Experience in civil construction.
• Experience in asphalt or paving.
• Strong practical and labouring skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Asphalt repairs and pothole work.
• Assist milling and paving operations.
• Operate plant and equipment as required.
• Carry out general civil and asphalt maintenance.
• Work safely in an active port environment.
• Deliver quality workmanship as part of a small team.

Skills

Class 2 Licence

WTR endorsements

Civil construction

Asphalt/paving

Safety orientation

Teamwork

Job description

Description

Higgins Green Team is looking for an experienced Asphalt Maintenance Operator to join our team working within the Port of Tauranga environment.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be involved in a variety of asphalt maintenance activities, including pothole repairs, mill and fill works, paving operations, and general road maintenance. We're looking for someone who is equally comfortable operating plant and getting stuck in alongside the crew.

What You'll Be Doing

• Asphalt repairs, pothole repairs, and hand-laid asphalt work
• Supporting milling and paving operations
• Operating plant and equipment as required
• General civil and asphalt maintenance activities
• Working safely within an active operational port environment
• Delivering quality workmanship as part of a small, high-performing team

Essential

What you'll bring

• Class 2 Driver Licence
• WTR endorsements
• Civil construction experience
• Asphalt or paving experience
• Strong practical and labouring skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork

Preferred

• Class 4 or 5 Licence
• Experience operating rollers, skid steers, loaders, excavators, tipper trucks, or pavers
• Experience working around milling and paving operations
• Traffic management experience or STMS qualification
• Experience operating paving equipment, including screed functions

Why Join the Green Team?

• Competitive hourly rate
• Permanent role with guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to gain additional licences and qualifications
• Supportive team culture where everyone looks out for each other
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• Z fuel discounts, including a monthly free pie and coffee
• Great benefits for you and your whānau

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth - because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

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!

Research shows that females and minority groups don't always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don't quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.