External Role until 17 Apr 2024

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Job Description

The Wellington Transport Alliance (WTA) is a partnership between Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Fulton Hogan and WSP. The WTA is responsible for managing the maintenance and operations programme for the state highways and roading networks of the Greater Wellington Region, and for delivering high service standards to the people and roading network of the region.

The Opportunity

You will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Crew with general tasks on our Roading Maintenance contracts across the State highway network.

Your daily activities will involve the correct recording of plant, labour and materials in accordance with company procedures. You will ensure the storage and safety of all plant and equipment. You will undertake daily machinery checks and complete the necessary maintenance. You will be assist the crew with operating plant and product spills.

You will be working 40 hours a week however flexibility is a must as there is the occasional time where you may be called in to assist in afterhours call outs.

What we need from you

• A Class 2 full preferred but a Minimum of a full Class 1
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in road construction and maintenance is desired although not essential 
• Availability to work nights
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Be physically fit and able to perform physically demanding tasks
• Be reliable and trustworthy
• Proactive around Health and Safety
• And of course you will be a team player, have an eye for detail, and a can do attitude

The Benefits

In addition to a competitive wage, you will have access to a range of other great benefits such as:

• Medical insurance for you and your whānau (covers pre-existing conditions)
• Life insurance from day one of employment
• Increased KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones
• BP fuel discounts
• Job security, professional development and career progression opportunities
• Access to family scholarship programmes to support their tertiary study
• Excellent discounts at a wide range of retailers
• Access to free confidential counselling and support services for you and your family

Sound like you?

If you are looking for a role to showcase your skills, build a long-lasting legacy, and want to help us build on our Good Work culture, then we want to hear from you.

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply