Traffic Management Operative (TMO)

Tradestaff; Waikato; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradestaff is seeking experienced Ticketed Traffic Management Operatives to join busy crews across Hamilton. You will help set up cones, signs, barriers and detours, direct traffic around active work sites, and monitor flow while maintaining high safety standards.

Preferred candidates hold a current TTM/TMO ticket and a full Class 1 licence; Class 2 is advantageous. You must be reliable, physically fit, able to work day or night shifts, and pass a drug screen.

Qualifications

• Current TTM/TMO ticket required.
• Full Class 1 driver’s licence.
• Class 2 licence is a big advantage.
• Good level of physical fitness.
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused attitude.
• Ability to work both day and night shifts.
• Flexibility to work varying AM and PM shifts.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Setting up traffic cones, signs, barriers, and detours.
• Directing traffic safely around active work sites.
• Monitoring traffic flow and maintaining site safety.
• Following TMPs (Traffic Management Plans).
• Communicating with STMS, supervisors, and crew members.
• Inspecting traffic management equipment and signage.
• Removing traffic management equipment once work is completed.
• Responding to hazards or incidents on site.
• Maintaining high health & safety standards at all times.

Job description

TicketedTraffic Management Operative

We are currently looking for experienced and reliable Ticketed TMO’s to join busy traffic management crews working across Hamilton. If you enjoy working outdoors, thrive in fast-paced environments, and take pride in keeping work sitessafe, we want to hear from you.

Location: Hamilton Lake, Hamilton

Pay rate: $26–$30 per hour + weekly pay

What you’ll be doing:

• Setting up traffic cones, signs, barriers, and detours
• Directing traffic safely around active work sites
• Monitoring traffic flow and maintaining site safety
• Following TMPs (Traffic Management Plans)
• Communicating with STMS, supervisors, and crew members
• Inspecting traffic management equipment and signage
• Removing traffic management equipment once work is completed
• Responding to hazards or incidents on site
• Maintaining high health & safety standards at all times

What we’re looking for:

• Current TTM/TMO ticket required
• Full Class 1 driver’s licence
• Class 2 licence is a big advantage
• Good level of physical fitness
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused attitude
• Ability to work both day and night shifts
• Flexibility to work varying AM and PM shifts
• Must be able to pass a drug screen

What’s in it for you?

• Long hours available
• Ongoing work potential
• Weekly pay with competitive rates
• Opportunity to work with experienced civil and traffic management crews

Why work with Tradestaff?

We’re a trusted recruitment partner with over 3 decades of experience in matching skilled tradies with great opportunities. We’re also proud members of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, which means we’re committed to high standards and ethical practices.