Construction Technician
Visa sponsorship
Construction · Dunedin, New Zealand · Full-Time · $27 - $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Reliable workers with genuine hands-on building experience are wanted in Dunedin. As Construction Technician / Assistant you would back up experienced tradespeople with the daily work on site, where practical knowledge, a strong work ethic and safe, quality workmanship are valued.
Along the way you pick up more experience with tools, materials, equipment and site routines. Suitable candidates who meet the requirements may find sponsorship pathways available.
Spell out on your CV what you have done on site, whether concrete, formwork or finishing, and which tools you use, with dates that are easy to follow. A CV builder keeps the layout simple.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist experienced tradespeople and supervisors with residential, commercial and infrastructure building work
- Prepare the worksite: sort materials, tools and equipment, and tidy the area
- Help with concrete from preparing and mixing through to pouring, spreading and finishing
- Lend a hand on carpentry, bricklaying, roofing, flooring, plastering, painting, glazing, plumbing and drainage tasks
- Carry out groundwork including excavation, trenching and levelling, and move materials
- Assist with fitting pipes, fittings, drainage components and building systems, covering heating, cooling and ventilation pathways
- Measure, cut, fix and place reinforcing steel bars and mesh
- Handle hand tools and basic power tools safely and as site rules say, and help erect temporary site structures and safety barriers
- Remove construction waste, keep the site orderly and tell supervisors about hazards, defects or other issues
- Observe workplace health and safety procedures and PPE standards, work with site teams to hit deadlines and quality expectations, and handle other construction support work when asked
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 12 months in the construction industry, with proven practical exposure
- Demonstrable construction skills and previous site responsibilities, plus the physical capability for manual work in demanding environments
- Good understanding of safe working and site procedures in construction
- Used to working with basic hand tools and power tools
- Team player who follows supervisors' instructions
- Dependable attendance, positive attitude, willingness to contribute and commitment to learning New Zealand construction standards and workplace expectations
- Applicants with verified work experience and supporting employment history are encouraged
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