Traffic Management Operative

Higgins; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand new PPE gear

Subsidised medical insurance

Education and training subsidies

Job summary

Higgins is seeking a permanent full-time Traffic Management Operative for our Wairarapa branch. You will coordinate and control traffic, set up barriers and signs, and ensure safe spaces for colleagues.

The role offers a clear path to STMS level with paid progression and a competitive hourly rate. We value a safety-first mindset, a current TC qualification (Level 1 minimum), a full NZ Driver’s Licence Class 1, reliability and physical fitness.

Qualifications

• Current TC Qualification (Level 1 minimum).
• Full New Zealand Driver’s Licence Class 1.
• Reliable, punctual and motivated.
• High level of physical fitness.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and control traffic to keep workspaces safe for colleagues.
• Set up barriers, signs and cones to maintain safe traffic flow.
• Monitor and adapt traffic management as operations change.
• Work as part of a supportive Traffic Management Crew.

Skills

TC Qualification (L1)

Team player

Safety-first mindset

Job description

The Green Team at our branch in Wairarapa is looking for a permanent full-time Traffic Management Operative (formally Traffic Controller) to join the Traffic Management Crew.

• Grow and develop in a supportive team who treat each other like Whanau
• Progress to STMS level – paid by us!
• Competitive hourly rate
• Awesome benefits for you and your family to enjoy
• Brand new PPE gear (that’s your own personal protective equipment)

Your role will be to coordinate and control traffic, keep traffic flowing safely by watching, setting up barriers, signs and cone to provide safe workspaces for your colleagues.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• A safety-first attitude – for yourself, your team and the public
• Current TC Qualification (Level 1 minimum)
• Full New Zealand Driver’s Licence Class 1
• Reliable, punctual, and motivated
• High level of physical fitness
• A team player
• Problem solving ability

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements.

We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.