Senior Asphalt Plant Ops & Paving Lead

Jobspace; Marlborough; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Smith is seeking a hands-on Asphalt Plant Operator to join our projects across New Zealand. You will work with Foreman and Leading Hand, operate Class 2 machinery and a range of asphalt plant equipment, and help ensure safe, on-schedule completion.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of full-time asphalt plant operation experience, holds a Class 2 driver license, and can pass police check and drug test. Willingness to travel to different regions and work extra shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• 3 years full-time Asphalt Plant Operation work experience
• Valid Class 2 driver license
• NZ citizen or resident required

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Foreman and Leading Hand to ensure projects are completed safely and on schedule
• Operate Class 2 machinery and a range of asphalt plant equipment
• Operate asphalt pavers, ensuring correct setup, alignment, and consistent material flow to meet specified levels and compaction requirements
• Assist with the operation and adjustment of side screeds, including setting widths, managing extensions, and maintaining correct levels and falls
• Monitor mat quality during paving, including thickness, temperature, and finish, and make real-time adjustments as required
• Coordinate with truck drivers and ground crew to ensure a steady and efficient supply of asphalt to the paver
• Carry out pre-start checks and routine maintenance on equipment, including pavers, rollers, tractor brooms, crew cabs, and Class 2 trucks
• Assist with plant operations, including spotting for machinery movements and maintaining safe working distances
• Support manual tasks on site, including breaking up asphalt in areas inaccessible to machinery
• Perform shovelling and screeding of asphalt where required to achieve required finish
• Maintain a clean and tidy worksite at all times
• May operate other civil machines/vehicles and perform manual labouring

Skills

Asphalt plant operation

Safety mindset

Job description

Franklin Smith is seeking a hands-on Asphalt Plant Operator to join our projects across New Zealand. You will work with Foreman and Leading Hand, operate Class 2 machinery and a range of asphalt plant equipment, and help ensure safe, on-schedule completion.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of full-time asphalt plant operation experience, holds a Class 2 driver license, and can pass police check and drug test. Willingness to travel to different regions and work extra shifts as needed.