angle-right Job no: 585580
Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Whanganui
Categories: Maintenance, Operations/Production, Construction, Civil Engineering

Downer has been designing, building and sustaining New Zealand's infrastructure for over a century and is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.

With over 10,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand's biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.

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 be joining an energetic, tight knit team who takes pride in their work who enjoy 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 calibre services and solutions sets us apart. This is achieved through the talents of our people and consistent excellence in operational delivery

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 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 who are 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!