Traffic Management Operative (TMO) - - 42445 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Traffic Management Operative – Christchurch.

We’re looking for a reliable and safety focused Traffic Management Operative (TMO) to support our roading and infrastructure projects across the region. If you enjoy hands on work, teamwork, and making a real impact on community safety, this could be the role for you.

About the Role

As a TMO, you’ll help deliver safe and compliant temporary traffic management on worksites. You’ll work closely with STMS, crews, subcontractors, and the public to ensure traffic flows smoothly and everyone on site stays safe.

This is a great opportunity to grow your skills in the civil and roading industry, with plenty of variety in your day to day work.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Setting up, operating, and maintaining temporary traffic management equipment
Reading and interpreting TMPs
Supporting the STMS with daily planning
Operating plant and equipment (once trained and competent)
Traffic control duties including Stop/Go operations
Assisting with pilot vehicle driving, mower operations, litter collection, and EMP replacements
Completing required documentation accurately
Communicating professionally with the public, clients, and your team
Ensuring all work meets safety, quality, and compliance standards

What We’re Looking For:

A Class 1 driver licence (Class 2 is a bonus)
A Level 1 Basic TMO qualification
Good understanding of safe working practices on site
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with others
A positive attitude, honesty, and reliability
Commitment to producing quality work
Willingness to learn, upskill, and follow instructions

Why Join Us?

Supportive team environment
Opportunities to upskill and gain further certifications
Work that makes a visible difference in your community
A company that values safety, teamwork, and professionalism

Higgins is a leading construction and infrastructure company, proudly building and maintaining roads, bridges, and civil projects that connect communities across New Zealand. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we deliver projects that make a real difference. At Higgins, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth – because we believe our people are the foundation of our success.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!

We're with you on the road ahead - Ko tatou kei a koe i te huarahi kei mua

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity