Operator

Overview

The Green Team at our branch in the Manawatu is looking for an operator to join the crew.

What you'll do

You will be working as part of a crew responsible for resurfacing existing roads with chipseal or completing new road chipseal surfacing.

You will be predominantly operating a roller and this is an excellent opportunity for someone who has recently gained their WTR to put their learning into practice.

What you'll bring to the role

Class 1 licence + WTR are a must

Class 2 licence would be advantageous

A safety-first attitude – for yourself and the public

Willingness to work late nights and some weekends

Flexible, committed and reliable – will turn up rain or shine

Passion for our industry and the willingness to work hard and learn

Why Join the Green Team?

Guaranteed minimum 40 hours per week

Permanent long-term work

Based at Higgins Palmerston North branch, Keith Street

Upskill and gain further licences if required

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

Z fuel discounts including a monthly free pie and coffee

Market-leading parental leave policy

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!

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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