Overview
Higgins are seeking a multiskilled Operator / Driver to join the Maintenance Crew on the local road maintenance contract for Horowhenua District Council.
Based out of our Levin branch, you will be responsible for transporting mobile plant and equipment to various sites and carrying out road maintenance work.
This includes operating machinery such as excavators, rollers, and brooms.
Additionally, you may be involved in transporting aggregate and materials to site using an 8 to 10-ton truck.
What you'll bring to the role
Appropriate licences - Class 2+ WTR are a must, ideally you will have a class 4 or 5.
Previous experience in a similar role driving heavy trucks & operating a range of plant.
Familiarity with manual Roadranger gearboxes is essential
Willing to be hands on and support your team with a variety of tasks
Strong focus on health and safety not only for yourself, your colleagues but also the public
Flexible, committed and reliable – will turn up rain or shine
Passion for our industry and the willingness to work hard and learn
Come join the Higgins team
Competitive hourly rate + guaranteed 40 hours per week
Opportunity to upskill and gain further licences
Join a supportive team that treat each other like Whanau
Access to educational funds for you and your children
Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for your children
Discounts across places such as Southern Cross, ANZ, Z energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung
Market-leading parental leave policy
Fletcher Building share scheme options
Brand new PPE gear (that's your own personal protective equipment)
Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand.
We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day.
We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.
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.
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.
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Operator • Whanganui, New Zealand