Tail Pilot Vehicle Operator

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

Job summary

Higgins, a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand, seeks a Tail Pilot Vehicle Operator for its East Waikato Network contract. The role focuses on site safety while supporting road maintenance efforts, with opportunities for growth in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate + guaranteed 40 hours per week

Opportunities to upskill and gain further licences

Supportive team environment

Access to educational funds

Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring

Discounts at various partners

Market-leading parental leave policy

Brand new PPE gear

Qualifications

• Previous experience in road maintenance preferred.
• Availability for on-call roster; reachable within 30 minutes for call-outs.
• Experience with incident response is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive the tail pilot vehicle, shadowing workers undertaking road maintenance.
• Ensure safety on site; may include general labouring duties.

Skills

Focus on health and safety

Self-motivated

Independent thinking

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Full New Zealand Class 1 Drivers Licence

STMS Mobile NP Qualification

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Tail Pilot Vehicle Operator to join the Higgins team of the East Waikato Network Outcomes Contract (EWNOC), covering the Hauraki Plains - Coromandel Peninsula.

Based in Morrinsville, your primary role will be to drive the tail pilot vehicle, shadowing workers undertaking road maintenance on the network to ensure their safety on site. This role may also include general labouring duties.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• Full New Zealand Class 1 Drivers Licence
• STMS Mobile NP Qualification is essential
• Previous experience in road maintenance is preferred
• Availability to work on an on-call roster
• Able to reach the job site within 30 minutes for call-outs
• Experience with incident response is a plus
• Familiarity with RAMM is beneficial
• Strong focus on health and safety for yourself, colleagues, and the public
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and independent thinking skills
• Reliability, honesty, and flexibility as a team player

Come Join The Higgins Team

• Competitive hourly rate + guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Opportunities to upskill and gain further licences
• Supportive team environment that values Whānau
• Access to educational funds for you and your children
• Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for your children
• Discounts at Southern Cross, ANZ, Z energy, PlaceMakers, Mico, Samsung, and more
• Market-leading parental leave policy
• Fletcher Building share scheme options
• Brand new PPE gear (personal protective equipment)

About Higgins

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand, committed to growth and people-centered values. We offer a positive working environment, competitive pay, subsidised medical insurance, and education and training subsidies for you and your dependents.

We are 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 to ensure fitness for work.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Research indicates that females and minority groups may not apply unless they meet 100% of the requirements. We encourage all interested candidates to apply, regardless of whether they meet every criterion. We celebrate diversity in nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles, which enriches our team.