Roading/Construction Labourer

• Join a leading organization with a strong reputation in Roading Maintenance
• Enjoy exciting VentiaPerks including health plans with Southern Cross, Fuel and Retail discounts
• Gain access to learning development opportunities that lead to career development

Ventia are seeking a hardworking and motivated individual to join their Roading Maintenance Crew based in Paeroa.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? 

• Training & Upskilling Provided
• Relocation Package Available
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Opportunity For Early Finish Fridays
• Tools Of Trade Vehicle Provided
• Uniform & Safety Boots Provided
• Permanent Full-Time work (40 Hours)
• Overtime Available
• Amazing Team Culture

ABOUT THE ROLE

Ventia’s new 7-year Hauraki Road Maintenance Contract is in charge for all maintenance and repairs on 630kms of the local roads for the Hauraki District Council and Waikato Region.
 

In this role, you will be key to helping make our roads safe. You will be working with the crew to support Ventia’s Hauraki District Council (HDC) Road Maintenance works. Workers mainly work with one other team member and perform road maintenance/ construction duties such as road works, path construction, and repair, drainage pipes installation and associated structures, drainage sumps, and other public facilities as appropriate. If the business requires, this role is expected to carry out other maintenance/construction labouring duties from time to time outside the specialised scope of this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate earth moving plant such as excavators, loaders dozers and rollers to carry out drainage works,    earthworks and pavement constructions as part of a construction crew.
• Actively engage in earthworks construction, including the construction of road pavement, Installation of new drainage and completion of other  construction related tasks as part of a team.
• Ensure Installation, maintenance, and removal of traffic management to the agreed traffic management plan for the project.
• Responsible to operate the plant and complete daily plant checks as per maintenance schedules, ensuring all plant is greased and inspected by Operators on a daily base, stored correctly and escalate concerns to the Foreperson, which can’t be resolved onsite.
• ​​Complete accurate daily timesheets showing plant utilisation by cost code for each task undertaken.
• Liaise with Foreperson to monitor productivities to compare with tendered productivities.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in drainage installation and/or, earthworks and road construction.
• Demonstrated verbal and written English skills.
• Demonstrate understanding of plans, drawings and specifications.
• Proven experience in a wide range of construction plant is required with specific practical knowledge of operation and maintenance of the excavators, loaders, dozers).

Education and qualifications:

• Class 2 NZ Drivers Licence with WTR endorsement preferred.
• Class 4 preferrable.
• STMS qualifications (L1, or L2/3) are a definite advantage with minimum Traffic Control.

If you are interested in this opportunity and believe you have the appropriate level of skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.

ABOUT VENTIA

Ventia is one of New Zealand’s leading infrastructure services companies. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

WHAT MAKES YOU RIGHT FOR VENTIA?

• You’re a can-do person who goes above and beyond to get the job done.
• You put safety first.
• You share our values like integrity and excellence.

HOW TO APPLY

Click on the “apply now” button found on this page.  For further information regarding this position please contact marie.sinajon@skoutsolutions.com

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to undergo a pre-employment medical as well as a police check.

DIVERSITY

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGTTBQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.