Maintenance Foreperson
Trade · Marlborough, Marlborough, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr
Your years of hands-on road work deserve the right opportunity, not just one more job ad. In Marlborough, New Zealand, an employer is looking for an experienced supervisor to take charge of day-to-day road maintenance as Maintenance Foreperson.
This suits someone who leads from the front, keeps a small team organised and stays on top of shifting priorities across a demanding road network. You will also be part of an on-call roster for incidents and emergencies.
Relevant international roading experience will be considered, so if you built your skills on road projects in the Philippines, the Middle East or elsewhere, have a look at the requirements below.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate a small road maintenance crew, giving them practical guidance on the job
- Plan each day's work programme and decide which maintenance comes first
- Keep track of routine and urgent road maintenance work
- Inspect roads to spot defects, hazards and possible safety risks, then assess the issues and decide on the right fix
- Log defects and maintenance details using GPS and tablet systems
- Coordinate emergency responses and urgent road repairs
- Check the quality of work, how the crew is performing and what contractors are doing
- Make sure health, safety and traffic management requirements are followed
- Keep in touch with clients, contractors and operational teams
- Help maintenance programmes get delivered well
- Be part of an on-call roster, responding to incidents, emergency call-outs, night-time incidents, animal hazards and other urgent road issues
- Make operational decisions on your own when needed
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven experience in road maintenance or civil construction, including previous work in a roading supervisory or foreman-level role
- Strong understanding of road construction materials and maintenance techniques
- Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate a small crew
- Good communication and people skills
- Strong planning, organisation and decision-making
- Able to work independently when things keep changing
- Comfortable with tablets, GPS and basic computer systems
- Experience with AWM or RAMM is highly advantageous
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety, with an understanding of traffic management requirements
- Able to stay calm and respond effectively in emergencies
- Class 2 New Zealand driver's licence or equivalent
- Relevant international roading experience will be considered, and you need to provide verifiable employment, qualification and experience records
- Sponsorship is available for suitable international candidates
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