Asphalt Operator
OneStaff Palmerston North
Listing Description
Description
The Role
Are you an experienced asphalt operator who knows their way around a paver, roller, or milling machine? We're looking for someone confident on the gear and comfortable jumping into hands-on work to help keep our region's roads in top condition.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate asphalt machinery including pavers, rollers, asphalt milling equipment, and small diggers.
- Assist with prep, laying, raking, compaction, pothole repairs, chip sealing, and general roading maintenance.
- Use hand tools and small machinery such as plate compactors, saws, and jackhammers.
- Set up safe work zones and support basic traffic management.
- Work as part of a tight-knit team to deliver high-quality surface work across the region.
What We Offer:
- Local roading projects - be home every night.
- Weekly pay + PPE provided.
- Strong potential for long-term or permanent opportunities.
- Supportive crew culture with solid leadership.
Hours:
Monday to Friday, early starts (around 6am), with optional Saturday work depending on workload and weather.
Overtime available during peak periods.
What You'll Need:
- WTR endorsements - essential.
- Proven experience with asphalt machinery (pavers, rollers, mills).
- Full licence preferred.
- Good physical fitness and willingness to get stuck in.
- Able to pass a Ministry of Justice check and drug test.
- Must currently live in NZ with valid work rights.
About the Company:Our client is a long-standing leader in local civil and roading work, known for reliable delivery and a down-to-earth team environment. They take pride in maintaining the region's roads and supporting their crew to grow and stay long-term.
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted through APPLY NOW with an up-to-date CV and work history to be considered for this position.For role-related enquiries, contact Emily at OneStaff Palmerston North on 06 353 8002 or 0800 178 233.Only shortlisted applicants who apply will be contacted.
Application details
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted through APPLY NOW with an up-to-date CV and work history to be considered for this position.For role-related enquiries, contact Emily at OneStaff Palmerston North on 06 353 8002 or 0800 178 233.Only s
OneStaff Palmerston North
OneStaff are NZ owned industrial recruitment specialists, with 16 branches across NZ. OneStaff recruitment specialists are all about helping build New Zealand Industry and creating better lives through better work. Where employment is concerned, we work with you to make your life better. We work to four key values which we can both expect from each other. Together they form the acronym T.A.H.I.
- Teamwork – meaning we act with genuine intent of a desired outcome and positive action as a collective. We are all in this together and need to rely on each other.
- Accountability – means we take responsibility and ownership for our actions and efforts regardless of outcome. Positive and negative - we own what we say and do and learn from it, honestly and reliably.
- Hustle – It means that we work hard for you every single day. It means a focused purpose. It means working smarter, more efficiently and effectively for better outcomes. It means we go to the lengths to reach that outcome that other people won't, and we do this with a sense of joy, pride, and purpose, because we love it.
- Impact – means we influence and deliver positive change for customers and industry. It means we can describe what differentiates us and they will notice that difference. It’s the evidence and value of a positive outcome. It’s the outcome of having a positive impact through delivery of our services.
These values ensure we work side by side with our clients and candidates delivering positive outcomes to grow our people and New Zealand industry
OneStaff is committed to these principles and direction, and every person we engage with has a part to play in delivering the results we achieve. All the above forms what we refer to as "Working as One" - Working with you for a common purpose and goal, based on your motivations and desired outcome. Whether it’s a new job, development, better conditions, better work/life balance, or help steer you in a new direction, we work together to achieve what’s best for you
