Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Patrolperson
Patrol roads, repair potholes, maintain signs, clear obstructions, handle emergencies.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Patrol Person will be responsible for patrolling designated roads and performing routine and emergency maintenance to keep the public safe. Key tasks include repairing potholes on both sealed and unsealed roads, maintaining and repairing signs and posts, and clearing obstructions from carriageways, footpaths and drainage systems. • Repair potholes on sealed and unsealed roads • Maintain and repair signs and posts
Key Responsibilities
- ▸pothole repair
- ▸sign maintenance
- ▸obstruction clearing
- ▸road patrol
- ▸emergency maintenance
What You Bring
Downer’s South division, renowned for high‑quality projects across New Zealand, is supporting a range of initiatives in Whanganui. The team is seeking an experienced or up‑and‑coming Patrol Person to undertake smaller maintenance projects and urgent repairs throughout the region. This role offers the chance to join a reputable company that values its people. Candidates must be physically fit, hold a Class 2 driver’s licence, and be able to identify and rate faults. They should demonstrate initiative, confident decision‑making and problem‑solving skills, and be available for after‑hours call‑outs when rostered. • Clear obstructions from carriageways, footpaths and drainage systems • Physically fit with Class 2 licence • Identify and rate faults; show initiative and problem‑solving • Available for after‑hours call‑outs when rostered
Requirements
- ▸physically fit
- ▸class 2 licence
- ▸fault identification
- ▸problem solving
- ▸after‑hours
- ▸patrol experience
Benefits
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by providing an environment where people can succeed. Employees receive time‑and‑a‑half after 45 hours of work each week, a guaranteed 40‑hour full‑time schedule with additional overtime during the summer, and free access to Marram health care and discounted holiday homes. Safety equipment, clothing, and a $500 referral bonus for current staff are also included. • Time‑and‑a‑half pay after 45 hours/week • Guaranteed 40 hour full‑time schedule with summer overtime • Free Marram health care and discounted holiday homes • Safety equipment and clothing provided • $500 employee referral bonus • Internal promotion, training and development opportunities • Discounts on Samsung, PB Tech, gym memberships and Z Energy
Work Environment
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