Operator - Milling Machine / Asphalt Paver

4 days ago

Palmerston North Central, New Zealand Higgins Full time

Join Our Team as an Asphalt Milling Machine Operator in Palmerston North

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? The Higgins team in Palmerston North is looking for a talented and experienced Milling Operator to join our dynamic Surfacing Division. If you're passionate about road construction and have a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a supportive team that values your hard work and dedication. At Higgins, you're not just doing a job – you're building a career.
  • Enjoy a competitive hourly rate, awesome benefits for you and your family, and brand new PPE gear tailored just for you.
  • We treat each other like Whānau, and your well-being is our priority.

What We're Looking For

  • Previous experience in surfacing is essential. You'll be operating a range of equipment, including milling machines, rollers, pavers, and trucks.
  • A minimum of a full Class 2 license with WTR endorsements, and experience with asphalt rollers/pavers and milling machinery.
  • This is a hands-on role, so a high level of physical fitness is required.
  • The ability to work nights when required.
  • A strong focus on health and safety for yourself, your colleagues, and the public.
  • Self-motivated, reliable, honest, and a true team player.

Why Higgins?

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.

Building better roads for safer journeys

He pai ake te hanga o ngā rori, kia haumaru ai ngā haerenga

Ready to Join Us?

If you're ready to make a difference and take the next step in your career, apply now Please note that Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace, and the successful applicant will need to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you'll need to be fit for work

We welcome your individuality. We are enriched by so many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us stronger.

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