About the role
In this role you will report to the Traffic Co-ordinator or, depending on workload, the Site Supervisor. Depending on the project, you may be involved in earthworks, pipe laying or building construction, and as such your daily activities could vary from month to month. You will be expected to have a high regard for the health and safety of yourself and others, ensuring that you do things the right way and take the necessary steps to stay safe. You will also ensure that you do a quality job and that nothing you do has a significant negative impact on the environment.
Key responsibilities
Following all of the company's systems and procedures
Conducting all work tasks and activities in a safe and effective manner
Always considering the health and safety of yourself and others when carrying out work activities
Always considering the environment when carrying out work activities
Helping to identify hazards on your work site
Ensuring that all accidents and incidents that occur are accurately reported and recorded in Mango
Having your Site Passport near you at all times and ensuring it is up to date
Participating in emergency training and practice drills
Carrying out housekeeping activities
Actively participating in weekly Toolbox Talks and Pre-Start Task Analyses each day
Setting up, managing, and removing temporary traffic control schemes
Standing for 8 to 10 hours per day handling a Stop-Slow bat, or managing other similar traffic control signs and devices, regardless of weather conditions
Operating in a team environment and assisting all team members in the performance of their duties
Performing lifting, carrying, stacking, shovelling, digging and similar tasks using simple hand tools or small mechanical equipment
Digging holes and shovelling excavated material onto conveyors, wheelbarrows, and trucks for removal; spreading and levelling soil, gravel and sand on roads and driveways, trench bottoms and similar locations
About you
Site Safe Civil Passport
Valid driver licence with no more than three infringements and no major infringements (dangerous driving or excess blood alcohol concentration)
Ability to read, follow and comprehend road traffic diagrams, regulations, and instructions in English
Ability to clearly communicate by radio in English
Ability to repeatedly lift 15-20kgs
Relevant Traffic Control qualification
Contribute to open, honest, 2-way communication within your team
Be part of a safety culture where you are open and aware about safety issues
Have a delivery focus - do your best to get the job done as safely and efficiently as possible
Be patient with and respectful to the public and road users at all times