Brand new PPE gear tailored to your individual needs Range of career development training, including Women to Leadership programmes and personalised development plans Range of employee benefits and retail discounts for you and your family to enjoy We have an opportunity to join our team as a Mower Operator. Reporting to the Foreperson, you will carry out the machine operation for the completion of road mowing activities which includes verge, berm and batter mowing using a tractor-mounted flail mower.
This is a permanent, full-time role working a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday typically starting at 6am on a rotating on-call duty roster. The ideal candidate will need to have the flexibility to work additional days/hours to meet the business needs.
This role will be commencing on or after 13 January 2025.
Skills & Experience Ability to operate a flail mower with minimal breakdownsMechanically minded, able to complete simple repairs on mowing gearFull current Class 1 licence and Wheels, Tracks and Rollers endorsement is a mustA basic traffic control qualificationHighest commitment to health and safetyAn ability, willingness and commitment to be multi-skilled and up-skilledA reasonable level of physical fitness due to the physical nature of the positionBe a reliable, honest and flexible team-playerHiggins 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.
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 – you'll need to be fit for work!
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
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.
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