Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026.
The Civil-Concrete team at Higgins Wellington is growing, and we’re looking for a skilled Operator to join our civil construction and road building team. This role is primarily focused on supporting our civil construction and road building works. If you enjoy working with machinery, being part of a tight-knit crew, and contributing to meaningful infrastructure projects, this is a great opportunity to grow your career. In this role, you’ll safely and efficiently operate plant and equipment while supporting a range of civil and concrete works. You’ll work closely with Forepersons, Leading Hands, and team members to deliver high-quality outcomes across a variety of projects.
What you’ll be doing
- Operating construction plant and equipment safely and efficiently under direction
- Carrying out civil and concrete works including excavation support, backfilling, spreading, trimming, loading, compacting, and clean-up activities
- Performing general labouring tasks when required to support the team
- Completing daily pre-start checks and basic maintenance on plant and equipment
- Following Work Plans, JSEA’s, specifications, and Supervisor instructions to deliver quality work
- Supporting site set-up and pack-down, including traffic controls and site protection
- Monitoring plant performance and reporting faults or issues promptly
- Maintaining accurate logbooks, timesheets, and records
- Working safely around mobile plant, traffic, and other site hazards
- Supporting environmental controls, spill response, and site housekeeping
- Communicating effectively with spotters, crew members, and supervisors
What you’ll bring
- Experience operating a grader for Maintenance and Final Trim works.
- Experience operating other machinery is a bonus, excavators, rollers, mid-mounts, loaders, trucks etc
- Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental practices
- Ability to perform general labouring tasks and work as part of a team
- Understanding of construction site processes and requirements
- Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions
- Class 1 Driver Licence (required)
- Class 2 or 4 Licence and WTR endorsements (desirable)
Come join the Green Team
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week
- Permanent, full time role with long term work
- Opportunities to operate a variety of plant and grow your skills
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive team culture where safety comes first
- Z fuel discounts including a monthly free pie and coffee
- KiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%
- Great benefits for you and your whānau
About Higgins
Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across Aotearoa. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth - because our people are the foundation of our success.
Higgins is committed to a drug free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and a health check - you’ll need to be fit for work.
We’re with you on the road ahead -- Ko tātou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua.
We are actively recruiting for this role and encourage early applications. Applications are reviewed regularly, and the advertisement may be removed before the closing date.
Research shows that females and minority groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If this role interests you but you don’t feel you tick every box, we encourage you to apply anyway. We value diversity and believe we are better together.