Maintenance Foreperson

Trade · Marlborough, Marlborough, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr

Practical road maintenance experience can be the foundation for a leadership career in New Zealand's infrastructure sector. This Maintenance Foreperson role in Marlborough puts you in charge of day-to-day roading maintenance operations.

Leadership: lead from the front and organise a small team.
Scope: manage changing priorities across a demanding road network.
Response: join an on-call roster for incidents and emergency call-outs.

Relevant international roading experience will be considered, making this an option for civil and roading professionals from India and other countries with verifiable records.

Key Responsibilities

Direct a small road maintenance crew with hands-on leadership and guidance, taking independent operational decisions where required
Schedule each day's work programme, set maintenance priorities and keep watch over both routine and urgent activities
Survey roads for defects, hazards and potential safety risks, and evaluate each issue to determine the appropriate corrective action
Document defects and maintenance information using GPS and tablet systems
Organise emergency responses and urgent road repairs
Oversee the standard of work, crew performance and contractor activities
Uphold health, safety and traffic management compliance
Engage with clients, contractors and operational teams to keep maintenance programmes on track
Serve on an on-call roster covering incidents and emergency call-outs
Attend night-time incidents, animal hazards and other urgent road issues

Requirements & Eligibility

A proven background in road maintenance or civil construction, including previous roading experience at supervisory or foreman level
In-depth understanding of road construction materials and maintenance techniques
Demonstrated capacity to lead and coordinate a small crew, supported by good communication and interpersonal skills
Strong planning, organisational and decision-making capability, with the ability to operate independently as conditions change
Confidence with tablets, GPS and basic computer systems; experience with AWM or RAMM is highly advantageous
Strong commitment to workplace health and safety, together with an understanding of traffic management requirements
Composure and effectiveness when responding to emergency situations
Class 2 New Zealand driver's licence or equivalent
Relevant international roading experience will be considered
Capacity to supply verifiable records of employment, qualifications and experience
Sponsorship is available for suitable international candidates

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