Construction Technician
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Construction · Dunedin, New Zealand · Full-Time · $27 - $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Dunedin has room for dependable workers with genuine hands-on construction experience. This Construction Technician / Assistant job backs up experienced tradespeople on everyday site work, and it values practical site knowledge, a strong work ethic and safe, quality workmanship.
You will also pick up more experience with tools, materials, equipment and site procedures as you go. Sponsorship pathways may be available for suitable candidates meeting requirements.
On your CV, list the site tasks you have handled, from concrete work to formwork or finishing, plus the tools you use. Put together a Dunedin construction assistant CV with Build AI CV with clear dates.
Key Responsibilities
- Back up experienced tradespeople and supervisors on residential, commercial and infrastructure building work
- Get worksites ready by arranging materials, tools and equipment, and keep the area clean
- Help prepare, mix, pour, spread and finish concrete
- Give a hand with carpentry, bricklaying, roofing, flooring, plastering, painting, glazing, plumbing and drainage
- Do site groundwork such as excavation, trenching, levelling and moving materials
- Help put in pipes, fittings, drainage parts and building systems, plus heating, cooling and ventilation pathways
- Measure, cut, fix and set reinforcing steel bars and mesh in place
- Use hand tools and basic power tools safely to the site's rules
- Help erect temporary site structures and safety barriers
- Clear away construction waste and keep the site in order
- Flag hazards, defects and other issues to supervisors
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures and keep PPE standards, work with site teams to meet deadlines and quality expectations, and take on other construction support tasks as asked
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 12 months in the construction industry, with proven practical exposure
- Can demonstrate genuine construction skills and past responsibilities on site
- Physically capable of manual work in demanding environments
- Solid grasp of safe work practices and construction site procedures
- Experience using basic hand tools and power tools
- Works well in a team and follows supervisors' instructions
- Reliable attendance, a positive attitude, willingness to contribute and a commitment to learning New Zealand construction standards and workplace expectations
- Candidates with verified work experience and supporting employment history are encouraged to apply
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