{"id":1517512,"url":"https://alion.io/job/fletcherbuilding-operator-3","title":"Operator","company":{"id":2466060,"name":"Fletcher Building","domain":"fletcherbuilding.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/fletcherbuilding","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Avature","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Wellington, New Zealand"],"countries":["NZ"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":40000,"max_usd":79000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":21},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-30T10:16:59Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-30","last_verified_at":"2026-10-01T14:04:22Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"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.\nWhat you’ll be doing\nOperating construction plant and equipment safely and efficiently under direction \nCarrying out civil and concrete works including excavation support, backfilling, spreading, trimming, loading, compacting, and clean-up activities \nPerforming general labouring tasks when required to support the team \nCompleting daily pre-start checks and basic maintenance on plant and equipment \nFollowing Work Plans, JSEA’s, specifications, and Supervisor instructions to deliver quality work \nSupporting site set-up and pack-down, including traffic controls and site protection\nMonitoring plant performance and reporting faults or issues promptly \nMaintaining accurate logbooks, timesheets, and records \nWorking safely around mobile plant, traffic, and other site hazards \nSupporting environmental controls, spill response, and site housekeeping\nCommunicating effectively with spotters, crew members, and supervisors\nWhat you’ll bring\nExperience operating a grader for Maintenance and Final Trim works.\nExperience operating other machinery is a bonus, excavators, rollers, mid-mounts, loaders, trucks etc \nStrong commitment to health, safety, and environmental practices\nAbility to perform general labouring tasks and work as part of a team \nUnderstanding of construction site processes and requirements\nGood communication skills and ability to follow instructions\nClass 1 Driver Licence (required) \nClass 2 or 4 Licence and WTR endorsements (desirable) \nCome join the Green Team\nGuaranteed 40 hours per week\nPermanent, full time role with long term work\nOpportunities to operate a variety of plant and grow your skills\nOngoing training and development\nSupportive team culture where safety comes first\nZ fuel discounts including a monthly free pie and coffee\nKiwiSaver employer contribution matched up to 4%\nGreat benefits for you and your whānau\nAbout Higgins\nHiggins 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.\nHiggins 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.\n\nWe’re with you on the road ahead -- Ko tātou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua.\nWe are actively recruiting for this role and encourage early applications. Applications are reviewed regularly, and the advertisement may be removed before the closing date.\nResearch 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. 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