Traffic Management Operative

Traffic Management Operative


Company
Higgins
Location
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
13 days ago
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Job Description
DescriptionThe Green Team at our branch in Wellington 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 WhanauProgress to STMS level – paid by us!Competitive hourly rateAwesome benefits for you and your family to enjoyBrand 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 RoleA safety-first attitude – for yourself, your team and the publicCurrent TC Qualification (Level 1 minimum)Full New Zealand Driver’s Licence Class 1Reliable, punctual, and motivatedA good communicatorHigh level of physical fitnessA team playerProblem solving abilityHiggins 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!Building better roads for safer journeys – He pai ake te hanga o ngā rori, kia haumaru ai ngā haerengaWe are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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.

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