Specialist Operator: Chipsealing

Description

Higgins is growing our Chipseal Surfacing operation in the Bay of Plenty, and we’re looking for an experienced Specialist Operator to join our Mount Maunganui-based crew.

You’ll be working across a range of chipseal plant and equipment, including rollers, loaders, tractor brooms, chip trucks and specialist sealing equipment. This is a hands-on role where you’ll play an important part in helping the crew work safely and productively while delivering quality work.

If you’ve got chipseal surfacing experience, know your way around heavy plant and enjoy getting stuck in with the crew, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Bring

• Experience operating rollers, loaders, tractor brooms, chip trucks or similar equipment
• Proven experience in chipseal surfacing
• Class 2 driver licence
• Relevant WTR endorsements for the plant being operated
• A proactive approach to health and safety
• Ability to work effectively as part of a crew
• Reliability, positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in
• Pride in delivering quality outcomes for customers and communities

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay
• Permanent role with guaranteed 40 hours per week
• KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
• Opportunities to upskill and gain additional licences
• 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

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

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.