HEB Construction, a member of VINCI Construction Americas - Oceania, delivers high-quality civil infrastructure projects across New Zealand.
Our work spans roads and bridges, surfacing, drainage, precast concrete, landscaping, and more.
At HEB, our five core values —**We are Open, We are Real, We Work Together, We Care, and We Deliver**— form the backbone of how we operate and support the communities in which we work.
Purpose of the Role
To carry out asphalt surfacing tasks safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards.
This includes the operation of plant and equipment, manual asphalt placement, site preparation, and finishing.
The Asphalt Operator plays a key role in delivering projects on time and to specification, contributing to the team's overall success.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Technical
Operate asphalt equipment such as pavers, rollers, trucks, and hand tools
Carry out manual tasks such as raking, shoveling, and compacting asphalt
Understand job specifications and instructions provided by the Supervisor or Foreperson
Maintain plant and equipment to a high standard
Assist in setting up and packing down job sites
Ensure work is carried out to the specified standards and tolerances
Take care with site presentation and finishing work
Assist in maintaining accurate site records as requested
Teamwork & Culture
Work collaboratively with fellow crew members to complete tasks &Communicate clearly and respectfully on site
Represent HEB values through professionalism and teamwork
Health & Safety
Follow all HEB safety procedures and wear PPE at all times
Actively contribute to a safe worksite by identifying hazards and reporting near misses/incidents
Participate in toolbox talks and safety briefings
Operate plant and equipment within safe work practices
Qualifications & Experience
Site Safe Construction Passport
Class 1 NZ Driver Licence
Experience with asphalt surfacing equipment or civil construction
Familiarity with safe work practices on civil sites
Class 2 or higher licence
Knowledge of bitumen handling
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