Multi-Skilled Operator

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

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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