Road Maintenance Labourer

Higgins; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver employer contribution 4%

40 hours per week (guaranteed)

Upskill and licensing opportunities

Retail discounts for you and family

Z fuel discounts + monthly pie and COF

Job summary

Higgins is seeking a Road Maintenance Labourer (Cyclic Crew Member) for the Integrated Delivery Contract with NZTA, covering the Western Bay of Plenty. Based from our Mount Maunganui branch, you will work across the local roading network, performing maintenance, repairs and emergency responds in varied outdoor environments.

This hands-on role offers 40 hours per week, on-call roster participation, and opportunities to upskill with licenses while enjoying KiwiSaver contributions and staff

Qualifications

• Full Class 1 Driver Licence is required.
• Experience in road maintenance, civil construction or similar outdoor environments.
• Confidence using tools, equipment and small plant.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Reliable and able to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general road maintenance and repair works.
• Complete drainage, pothole, crack sealing and pre-seal repairs.
• Assist with vegetation control and roadside maintenance.
• Operate tools, equipment and small plant.
• Participate in an on-call roster for incident and emergency response.
• Complete daily records and reporting using mobile technology.

Skills

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Health & safety

Reliable

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Road Maintenance Labourer (Cyclic Crew Member) to join the Higgins team on the Integrated Delivery Contract (IDC) with NZTA, covering the Western Bay of Plenty.

Based from our Mount Maunganui branch, you'll help maintain and improve the local roading network through a variety of maintenance, repair and emergency response activities. This is a hands-on outdoor role offering plenty of variety and the opportunity to work across some of the Waikato's most scenic locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general road maintenance and repair works
• Complete drainage, pothole, crack sealing and pre-seal repairs
• Assist with vegetation control and roadside maintenance
• Operate tools, equipment and small plant
• Participate in an on-call roster for incident and emergency response
• Complete daily records and reporting using mobile technology

What You'll Bring

• Full Class 1 Driver Licence
• Experience in road maintenance, civil construction, infrastructure or a similar outdoor environment
• Confidence using tools, equipment and small plant
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Reliable, practical and able to work well as part of a team
• Class 2, 4, WTR endorsements or Mobile STMS qualifications are advantageous

Why Join Us

• Competitive hourly rate
• Permanent role with guaranteed 40 hours per week
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• Opportunity to upskill and gain further licenses
• Retail discounts for you and your family to enjoy
• Z fuel discounts including a monthly free pie and coffee

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!

We're with you on the road ahead - Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

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