HEB Construction, a member of VINCI Construction Americas - Oceania, delivers high-quality civil infrastructure projects across New Zealand. Our work spans roads and bridges, surfacing, drainage, precast concrete, landscaping, and more.
At HEB, our five core values —
- We are Open, We are Real, We Work Together, We Care, and We Deliver
- form the backbone of how we operate and support the communities in which we work.
Purpose of the Role
To carry out asphalt surfacing tasks safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards. This includes the operation of plant and equipment, manual asphalt placement, site preparation, and finishing.
The Asphalt Operator plays a key role in delivering projects on time and to specification, contributing to the team's overall success.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Technical
Operate asphalt equipment such as pavers, rollers, trucks, and hand toolsCarry out manual tasks such as raking, shoveling, and compacting asphaltUnderstand job specifications and instructions provided by the Supervisor or ForepersonMaintain plant and equipment to a high standardAssist in setting up and packing down job sitesEnsure work is carried out to the specified standards and tolerancesTake care with site presentation and finishing workAssist in maintaining accurate site records as requestedTeamwork & Culture
Work collaboratively with fellow crew members to complete tasks & Communicate clearly and respectfully on siteRepresent HEB values through professionalism and teamworkHealth & Safety
Follow all HEB safety procedures and wear PPE at all timesActively contribute to a safe worksite by identifying hazards and reporting near misses / incidentsParticipate in toolbox talks and safety briefingsOperate plant and equipment within safe work practicesQualifications & Experience
Essential
Site Safe Construction PassportClass 1 NZ Driver LicenceExperience with asphalt surfacing equipment or civil constructionFamiliarity with safe work practices on civil sitesDesirable
Class 2 or higher licenceW, T, R endorsementsKnowledge of bitumen handlingExperience operating paver, roller, or skid steer loaders