TBM Water Treatment Plant General Labours

This role is a development opportunity for someone with 1 – 2 years’ experience in the construction industry who is looking to develop further their skills, knowledge and career in the construction industry.  The skilled labourer ensures work is carried out in a professional manner, following the instructions of the team leader (leading hand) or Foreman, depending on the size of the crew.  This role is 100% working on site and will involve use of construction materials and tools in an efficient and safe manner.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities

• Operate and care for construction equipment, machines and power tools correctly and ensure daily plant/power tool checks are carried out
• Work in alignment with the leading hand to deliver tasks to meet project targets, ensuring their productivity adds value to the team
• Maintain good relations with teammates
• Have the ability to communicate well with team members at all levels
• Build an understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements relating to regulatory and industry standards
• Able to problem solve and have a collaborative approach with other team members
• Assist in maintaining a proper supply of concrete or other building materials so that operations remain constant
• Help equipment or plant operator, carpenters, and other skilled labour when necessary and take initiative
• Prepare construction sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards; perform site clean-up as required
• Load or unload construction materials
• Remove, fill, or compact earth as required
• Ability to do physical labour and other strenuous physical tasks
• Work well in all weather and under pressure
• Able to communicate well with others and is a team player

   Qualifications and Experience

• ConstructSafe Tier 1 Ticket
• 1 - 2 years’ construction experience
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP)
• Working at Heights
• Has knowledge of concrete or formwork
• Keen and willing to learn and motivated to do a good job
• Willing to gain New Zealand qualifications and go on BCITO training or other relevant courses related to the industry.
• Works in alignment within a small team to deliver tasks to meet project targets:
• ensuring their productivity adds value to the team
• Contributes to Morning Team Briefing (pre-start) and Weekly Toolbox Talks
• Maintains good relations with teammates
• Has the ability to converse with team members
• Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements relating to regulatory and industry standards