Kerb Machine Operator

Russell Gordon Contracting; Auckland; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong remuneration package

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance

Vehicle

Job summary

Russell Gordon Contracting is looking for a Kerb Machine Operator – Supervisor in Auckland. This hands-on leader will supervise the kerbing crew while ensuring safety and quality on projects. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 2 years leading an extruded kerb crew and ideally possess 8+ years in construction. The role emphasizes mentoring and relationship-building, with a commitment to work-life balance and career development opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years leading an extruded kerb crew.
• Preferably 8+ years in the construction industry.
• Ability to work autonomously and seek assistance when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Kerbing crew while physically participating.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of the team, nurturing a 'zero harm' culture.
• Participate in Tender Handover Meetings and understand project scope.

Skills

Leadership

Planning and logistic management

Concrete and masonry experience

Autonomy

HSEQ initiatives

Job description

The individual appointed to the Kerb Machine Operator – Supervisor role will be a hands-on leader with strong planning and logistic management abilities. An individual who enjoys being part of a fun, effective and successful team

Being aligned with RGC’s 4 Pillars of Culture, Quality, Abundance and Principle Centred will see the right candidate truly prosper, benefiting all those they interact with.

Duties

• To efficiently and diligently Site Supervise, whilst physically working within the specialist Kerbing crew.
• Ensuring assigned projects are completed safely. Prioritising safety and the wellbeing of your team. Nurturing a culture of ‘zero harm’ by leading by example and providing coaching and mentoring to all members of your team.
• Fulfil a generalist Concrete Site Supervisor role if a lack of Kerb Continuity dictates
• Participate in Tender Handover Meetings and understand fully the parameters of the project scope and the clients required outputs before commencing a project.
• Liaising with and maintaining positive relationships with all suppliers, customers, stakeholders and RGC personnel.
• Meeting Key Performance Objectives of the projects pertaining to safety, quality, environmental and profitability
• Build sustainable, win-win relationships with all those people you interact with as an agent of RGC
• Flexibility to deliver short duration works outside of the Auckland region as required

Skills and Experience necessary

• Must have a minimum of 2 years leading an extruded kerb crew
• Preferably 8+ years in the construction industry
• Ability to work with fair degree of autonomy and able to recognise when it is appropriate to ask for wider RGC support and assistance for the betterment of the project outcomes for the client, ourselves and the kerbing team
• General concrete and masonry experience in addition to Kerbing specialty
• Be comfortable with working in a fastmoving work environment.
• Intrinsically motivated to lead HSEQ initiatives for our teams and the communities we interface with.

The Benefits

• Well evidenced career pathways and career development
• Strong remuneration package and incentive scheme
• Be a part of a team with Industry awards for ‘Employee Engagement’.
• Work within a supportive and high performing team
• Commitment to work life balance.
• Vehicle