Temporary Traffic Management Driver Required (Amberley, North Canterbury)

HEB Construction; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Local Amberley-based work

Ongoing training and career dev.

Supportive team environment

Progression in Road Maintenance sector

Variety across maintenance, civil &amp

infrastructure projects

Job summary

HEB Construction seeks a dependable Tail Pilot operative to join our road maintenance team based near Amberley. You will work on a 24/7 call-out roster, including day and night shifts, weather events and emergency responses, delivering safe, efficient maintenance across our network.

Successful applicants will hold a Full Class 1 licence, be committed to safety, and enjoy a supportive team environment with ongoing training and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid Full Class 1 Driver Licence.
• Strong commitment to health and safety and reliable, punctual teamwork.
• Excellent communication and a positive can-do attitude.
• Prior Temporary Traffic Management experience preferred.
• Tail Pilot vehicle experience advantageous.
• Class 2 Licence desirable.
• Experience in roading, civil construction or maintenance environments advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Tail Pilot vehicles in support of moving and short-stop works.
• Provide advance warning to road users and help maintain safe work zones.
• Support road maintenance crews with operational tasks as required.
• Participate in day and night works, including emergency and call-out responses.
• Conduct vehicle and equipment inspections and ensure operational readiness.
• Communicate effectively with Team Leaders, crew members, and road users.
• Promote a strong safety culture and comply with all company and client requirements.
• Contribute to the safe, efficient, and professional delivery of maintenance activities across the network.

Skills

Class 1 Licence

Health & Safety

Reliability & Punctuality

Communication & Attitude

Tail Pilot experience

Temporary Traffic Management

Class 2 Licence

Roading/Civil construction experience

Job description

The role

includes participation in a 24/7 call-out roster, requiring availability for both day and night work, including emergency response activities, weather events, and unplanned maintenance works. Flexibility and a willingness to respond outside normal working hours are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate Tail Pilot vehicles in support of moving and short-stop works.
• Provide advance warning to road users and help maintain safe work zones.
• Support road maintenance crews with operational tasks as required.
• Participate in day and night works, including emergency and call-out responses
• Conduct vehicle and equipment inspections and ensure operational readiness.
• Communicate effectively with Team Leaders, crew members, and road users.
• Promote a strong safety culture and comply with all company and client requirements.
• Contribute to the safe, efficient, and professional delivery of maintenance activities across the network.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Full Class 1 Driver Licence.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Reliable, punctual, and team oriented.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.

Highly Desirable

• Previous experience in Temporary Traffic Management
• Experience operating Tail Pilot vehicles.
• Class 2 Driver Licence
• Experience in roading, civil construction, or maintenance environments.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates.
• Local work based from Amberley.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to progress within the Road Maintenance sector.
• Variety of work across maintenance, construction, and infrastructure projects.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a team committed to safety, professionalism, and delivering quality outcomes for our communities. If you're looking for stable employment, enjoy working outdoors, and want to further your career in a new working environment, we'd love to hear from you.