Network Inspector & Operation Support Manager

SouthRoads; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Company vehicle

Ongoing professional development and培训

Job summary

SouthRoads in Balclutha is seeking a Network Inspector to join the Clutha Maintenance team. This hands-on role inspects the road network, identifies maintenance requirements and manages requests from customers, crews and subcontractors to keep the network safe and well maintained.

You will work closely with Clutha District Council and use RAMM to maintain records, assist with programming, and monitor safety and environmental compliance while responding to emergencies when required.

Qualifications

• Experience in road maintenance, roading construction or network inspection.
• Knowledge of pavement defects, edge breaks, stabilisation and resealing activities.
• Experience identifying and prioritising maintenance requirements.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience working with RAMM or similar asset management systems.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements in the civil construction industry.
• The ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the field.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine inspections of the road network and identify pavement, shoulder and roadside defects.
• Assess maintenance needs and recommend appropriate repair or treatment options.
• Manage Customer Service Requests (RFS), including investigation, response, programming and close-out.
• Coordinate and support the delivery of stabilisation and pavement resealing programmes.
• Liaise with stabilisation and resealing crews and subcontractors to ensure work is delivered safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, work histories and asset information within RAMM.
• Assist with monthly programming and work prioritisation.
• Liaise with Clutha District Council representatives regarding maintenance requirements and customer enquiries.
• Monitor quality, health and safety, and environmental compliance.
• Respond to network issues and emergency events when required.

Skills

Road maintenance

Field inspection

Customer service

Planning

Tools

RAMM

Job description

Network Inspector & Operation Support Manager

Join SouthRoads and help maintain and improve the Clutha District road network.

SouthRoads is a leading civil construction and maintenance contractor operating throughout the lower South Island. As part of the HWR Group, we deliver a wide range of infrastructure services including road maintenance, construction, surfacing, stabilisation, asset management and emergency response services.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Network Inspector to join our Clutha Maintenance team based in Balclutha.

This is a varied and hands-on role responsible for inspecting the road network, identifying maintenance requirements, managing Customer Service Requests (RFS) and managing work crews and sub-contractors as required. Working closely with Council representatives, you will play a key role in ensuring the network remains safe, compliant and well maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake routine inspections of the road network and identify pavement, shoulder and roadside defects.
• Assess maintenance needs and recommend appropriate repair or treatment options.
• Manage Customer Service Requests (RFS), including investigation, response, programming and close-out.
• Coordinate and support the delivery of stabilisation and pavement resealing programmes.
• Liaise with stabilisation and resealing crews and subcontractors to ensure work is delivered safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, work histories and asset information within RAMM.
• Assist with monthly programming and work prioritisation.
• Liaise with Clutha District Council representatives regarding maintenance requirements and customer enquiries.
• Monitor quality, health and safety, and environmental compliance.
• Respond to network issues and emergency events when required.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in road maintenance, roading construction or network inspection.
• Knowledge of pavement defects, edge breaks, stabilisation and resealing activities.
• Experience identifying and prioritising maintenance requirements.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience working with RAMM or similar asset management systems.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements in the civil construction industry.
• The ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the field.

Why SouthRoads?

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Company vehicle.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Stable South Island business backed by the HWR Group.
• Opportunity to work on one of Otago's important road maintenance contracts.
• Supportive team environment with strong local knowledge and capability.

SouthRoads is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment medical and drug screening.