Drainage Foreperson / Excavator Operator - Thames

Higgins is on the lookout for a multiskilled Drainage Foreperson / Excavator Operator to join our crew on the East Waikato Network Outcomes Contract (EW NOC), covering the stunning Hauraki Plains to Coromandel Peninsula.

Based out of our Kopu branch, you'll lead a small, dedicated team responsible for:

• Clearing surface water channels, small slips, and culverts
• Filling low shoulders and levelling rest areas
• Minor renewal works such as subsoil and culvert installations

What you'll bring to the role:

• Class 2 + WTR licence (Class 4 or 5 a bonus!)
• Proven ability to operate a range of civil and roading plant
• Experience in road construction and ideally maintenance operations
• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on, team-first attitude
• A commitment to health and safety-for yourself, your team, and the public
• Reliability, honesty, and a lead-from-the-front mindset
• Flexibility to work on-call when required

Come join the Higgins team:

• Competitive hourly rate + guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Opportunity to upskill and gain further licences
• Join a supportive team that treat each other like Whanau
• Access to educational funds for you and your children
• Funding for school holiday programmes and tutoring for your children
• Discounts across places such as Southern Cross, ANZ, Z energy, PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung
• Market-leading parental leave policy
• Fletcher Building share scheme options

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 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!

Building better roads for safer journeys - He pai ake te hanga o nga rori, kia haumaru ai nga haerenga

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.

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