Drainage Operator

DescriptionHiggins has an exciting opportunity for a skilled Drainage Operator to join our team working on the Waikato District Council northern road maintenance and renewals contract. This contract covers North Waikato from Huntly to Pōkeno and includes the maintenance of approximately 1,200 km of sealed and unsealed roads, spanning rural and coastal areas.Based out of our Te Kauwhata depot, you’ll be responsible for operating machinery (excavators, trenchers, compactors) and assisting with the installation of drainage systems across the network.What You’ll Bring To The RoleWTR Endorsements and Class 2 License (preferrable)Experience in drainage or civil construction operations Willing to be hands on and support your team with a variety of tasksStrong focus on health and safety not only for yourself, your colleagues but also the public Self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to think for yourselfA high level of physical fitness due to the physical nature of the rolesFlexible, committed and reliable – will turn up rain or shineCome Join The Green TeamCompetitive hourly rate + guaranteed 40 hours per weekOpportunity to upskill and gain further licences if requiredSupportive team that treats each other like whānau 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 coffeeMarket-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 dependents.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.Building better roads for safer journeys – He pai ake te hanga o ngā rori, kia haumaru ai ngā haerenga.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.