Patrol Person - New Plymouth

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer Is Committed To Delivering Excellence By Ensuring Our People Have The Environment And The Means To Be Successful. We Offer

 

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Full-time (40 hours) guaranteed, and overtime is available !
• Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer 

Have a look at our other great benefits here!

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Downer are proudly supporting a range of exciting projects across New Plymouth. The Downer Central division is highly respected and has a great track record for delivering a high standard of work across the country. We are looking for an experienced or up-and-coming Patrol Person and we’re happy to look at candidates in New Plymouth through to Hawera. 

Responsibilities

This role supports the region on smaller maintenance initiatives and urgent repair work across the network. You will be responsible for patrolling designated roads and conducting routine and emergency maintenance to ensure the safety of the public. Your day to day tasks will include:

 

• Pothole repairs of both sealed and unsealed roads
• Sign maintenance and repairs
• Cleaning and maintaining culvert inlets and outlets as well as roadside furniture 

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

You will be a physically fit and motivated person and will bring with you: 

 

• A Class 2 licence (preferred)
• The ability to identify and rate faults
• Confidence in decision-making and problem-solving
• Availability to respond to after-hours call-outs when rostered 

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application!  

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team

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