Why you will enjoy working here | Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki konei
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:
Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
Full time 40 hours guaranteed + penal rates
All the tools of trade you need to do your job
Work ute including use to and from home
Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader's programme for top performers
A free pie and hot drink each month with Z!
The Opportunity | Te kowhiringa
Join our Transport and Infrastructure business, as a Road Maintenance Foreperson!
This role supports our Queenstown team on maintenance initiatives and urgent repair work across the network. You will be working on a unique and stunning alpine network in the areas of Queenstown and Wanaka, conducting routine and emergency maintenance to ensure the upkeep of infrastructure, providing safety to the public.
As one of the custodians of the Queenstown roading network, you will play an instrumental part in your crew's success by motivating and supporting the team to provide exceptional maintenance solutions across the network. You will also:
Be responsible to ensure all work is completed to the satisfaction of our customers
Ensure that all Zero Harm and production targets are met
Provide clear records and reports on all activities undertaken by Downer staff and subcontractors
Offer coaching and training to your crew to grow their capabilities
The day-to-day tasks you and your crew will carry out include:
Minor traffic management site setup
Excavator works including drainage, water channel clearing
Guardrail repairs
Minor structure repairs including bridges and retaining walls
Responding to customer requests
Attending to safety or significant faults and providing short and long term repairs
Clearing obstructions from carriageway, footpaths and drainage systems
Cleaning and maintaining culvert inlets and outlets as well as roadside furniture
Capture QA records and accurate asset information as required
After hours emergency response
Based from Frankton Queenstown, this is a permanent, full-time position, primarily working Monday – Friday however flexibility to pick up occasional weekend work, rostered winter maintenance work, and on-call shifts may be required.
Important Skills | Nga pukenga matua
To be successful in this challenging yet rewarding role, you will have excellent communication skills and solid customer and commercial awareness on site. You will be confident to plan and structure the workload but also capable to troubleshoot on the fly.
We'd also value the following skills and attributes:
Leadership experience in the civil industry, preferably road maintenance experience
Knowledge of pavement and drainage faults and treatments
You'll be an effective communicator to drive your crew, report to supervisors and liaise with the general public
You'll have your Full NZ Class 2 Drivers License
Experience in plant operation including excavator, loader and trucks
Ideally you will have your Level 1 STMS license
Show good initiative and be confident in decision making and problem solving
Solid attitude to get stuck into any task at hand
The flexibility to work late nights and weekends is also required.
Our Organisation | Ko wai matou
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!
How to apply | Me pehea ki te tono
If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a team that values your skills and contributions, apply now to join Downer as a Foreman. Experience the satisfaction of making a difference while enjoying a rewarding and fulfilling career. Apply below and upload your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining Downer NZ. The reference number for this job is 710069.
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
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