Labourer Operator - Asphalt

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. About 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. Guaranteed minimum 40 hours work per week. Key Responsibilities Operations & Technical Operate asphalt equipment such as pavers, rollers, trucks, and hand tools Carry out manual tasks such as raking, shoveling, and compacting asphalt Understand job specifications and instructions provided by the Supervisor or Foreperson Maintain plant and equipment to a high standard Assist in setting up and packing down job sites Ensure work is carried out to the specified standards and tolerances Take care with site presentation and finishing work Assist in maintaining accurate site records as requested Teamwork & Culture Work collaboratively with fellow crew members to complete tasks & Communicate clearly and respectfully on site Represent HEB values through professionalism and teamwork Health & Safety Follow all HEB safety procedures and wear PPE at all times Actively contribute to a safe worksite by identifying hazards and reporting near misses/incidents Participate in toolbox talks and safety briefings Operate plant and equipment within safe work practices Qualifications & Experience Minimum 2 years experience in asphalt surfacing or civil construction Class 1 NZ Driver Licence Experience with asphalt surfacing equipment or civil construction Familiarity with safe work practices on civil sites HEB can support in gaining certifications and licences if required. Class 2 or higher licence Site Safe Construction Passport Knowledge of bitumen handling #J-18808-Ljbffr