General Hand

3 months ago


Wanganui, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

Are you good with directions, signs and enjoy being outdoors? This could be the perfect opportunity for you. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Downer Traffic Management team working out of our Whanganui Heads Road Depot. You will join an energetic, tight-knit team who takes pride in their work and enjoys helping road users negotiate our worksites safely.

Downer New Zealand is a leading provider of integrated services. Our commitment to building long-term relationships and supporting our customers with high-quality services and solutions sets us apart. This is achieved through our people's talents and consistent operational delivery excellence.

As a Downer Traffic Controller, you will assist with Temporary Traffic Management under the direction of a Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS). Ultimately, you will work to ensure the safety of your crew and the general public through the clear and accurate direction of traffic. You will also:

- Help with sign and cone placement and pack down
- Assist with stop/go directing
- Pick-up driver duties
- Assist with other general tasks to help your crew achieve project plans and targets when traffic management isn’t required.

This is a permanent, full-time position, primarily working Monday - Friday however, flexibility to pick up occasional night shifts, weekend work and on-call shifts is required.

**About you**:
Ultimately, we are looking for individuals willing to learn and develop a career with Downer NZ. Along with your outgoing attitude and commitment to safe workplace practices, you will also have:

- Basic Traffic L1 Controller Certificate
- A Class 1 Full New Zealand licence (and ambition to gain further licence classes)
- A passion for physical activity and be fit, energetic and self-motivated
- Strong planning and problem-solving skills with the ability to deal with unexpected events
- The ability to commit to work Monday - Friday with the flexibility to work weekends and on call
- Good verbal skills to communicate on the radio and the confidence to communicate with the general public

**So what do we offer?**
Show us you are willing and able to fit in with our enthusiastic and competent team - In return, we will provide you with the needed skills, training and certifications
- Stable employment with an industry leader and a rewarding hourly rate
- Full-time hours guaranteed - minimum 40 hours per week
- Access to a range of company benefits and partnered discounts across insurance, retail and travel
- A real focus on a safe working environment, including your uniform and safety gear provided
- Extensive training and development opportunities to help enhance your skills and advance your career - this is just the start

**How to apply**:

- Downer NZ is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture._
- Our workplaces are drug and alcohol-free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test and medical._


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