Paving and Surfacing Labourer

About the role

Fast Force Recruitment is offering paving and surfacing labourer positions in Christchurch, working Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm, with start and finish times that may vary. Night shifts and weekend work are done as required and communicated by the client. The pay is $26-$35 per hour depending on skill set, with up to $1,200 in sign-up bonuses for NZ-based applicants. Permanent or temp-to-perm opportunities depend on the candidate.

Key responsibilities

• Spread stone chips, gravel and cold-mix asphalt onto road surfaces
• Sprinkle and brush hot and cold-mix asphalt over surfaces
• Operate tank-truck distributors and hoses to spray tar, road oils and emulsions
• Tripping tailgate levers to discharge hot-mix asphalt into paving machines
• Shovel asphalt mix and compact it using rakes and hand tampers
• Cut and trim damaged surfaces with jack-hammers and soften edges with blowtorches

Required profile

• At least 6 months of relevant experience in paving and surfacing or a relevant qualification
• Ability to pass a drug test and criminal record check
• Good communication skills
• Physically fit and owns their own transportation
• Right to work in New Zealand; work visa holders are considered

To apply, send a copy of your CV to the recruiter through the agency's online application or by email.