Road Maintenance Labourer

Fletcher Building Limited; Waikato; Presencial; NZD 52 000 - 62 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive hourly rate

KiwiSaver employer contribution

Retail discounts

Z fuel discounts

Monthly free pie and coffee

Resumo da oferta

Join Higgins as a Road Maintenance Labourer based in Morrinsville. You will maintain the roading network in the scenic Waikato region. This hands-on outdoor role offers a variety of tasks, from repairing roads to managing emergencies.

This permanent position guarantees 40 hours per week and provides competitive pay, KiwiSaver contributions, and opportunities to gain further licenses. You will be part of a diverse and collaborative team that values quality and safety in all projects.

Qualificações

• Full Class 1 Driver Licence required.
• Experience in road maintenance or civil construction is preferred.
• Strong commitment to health and safety is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out general road maintenance and repair works.
• Complete drainage, pothole, and crack sealing repairs.
• Assist with vegetation control and roadside maintenance.

Conhecimentos

Experience in road maintenance

Confidence using tools

Commitment to health and safety

Teamwork

Formação académica

Full Class 1 Driver Licence

Class 2, 4, WTR endorsements

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are seeking a Road Maintenance Labourer (Cyclic Crew Member) to join the Higgins team on the East Waikato Integrated Delivery Contract (IDC) with NZTA, covering the Hauraki Plains and Coromandel Peninsula.

Based from our Morrinsville 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

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

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.