Maintenance Foreperson
Trade · Marlborough, Marlborough, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr
A slip on a back road at night, a stock animal on the highway, a pothole that cannot wait until morning. Handling calls like these is part of the job for the Roading Maintenance Supervisor (advertised as Maintenance Foreperson) in Marlborough, New Zealand.
You will run road maintenance day to day, keep a small crew organised and juggle priorities that shift across a tough network. The employer wants someone who leads from the front and makes calm decisions without being told.
If your roads or civil background was built in South Africa, line up your licence details, reference letters and proof of supervisory roles before applying. Your hands-on record should get you more than just another job ad.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate a small road maintenance crew, giving practical guidance on the ground
- Plan each day's work programme, set priorities and help the wider maintenance programme get delivered
- Keep track of routine and urgent maintenance work, crew output, work quality and contractors
- Check roads for defects, hazards and safety risks, then decide on the right fix
- Log defects and maintenance data using GPS and tablet systems
- Organise emergency responses and urgent repairs, including night-time incidents and animal hazards
- Take part in the on-call roster for incidents and emergency call-outs
- Keep work in line with health, safety and traffic management rules, making your own operational calls when needed
- Stay in contact with clients, contractors and operational teams
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven background in road maintenance or civil construction
- Previous time in a roading supervisory or foreman-level position, with proven ability to lead and coordinate a small crew
- Strong understanding of road construction materials and maintenance methods
- Good communication and people skills
- Strong planning, organisation and decision-making, and able to work on your own in a changing environment
- At ease with tablets, GPS and basic computer systems
- Experience with AWM or RAMM is highly advantageous
- Strong commitment to health and safety at work and an understanding of traffic management requirements
- Able to stay calm and act effectively in emergencies
- Class 2 New Zealand driver's licence or equivalent
- Relevant international roading experience will be considered; you must be able to provide verifiable employment, qualification and experience records, and sponsorship is available for suitable international candidates
Apply: jobs@mzansiabroad.co.za · WhatsApp