Hamilton City Council
2023 Assistant Transport Engineer - Operations (Start ASAP)
Hamilton
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- NZD 49,200 - 53,000 / Year
- per annum + yearly review + Kiwisaver + Medical Insurance
- 1 vacancy
- Apply by 3 Feb 2023
- Start date ASAP
We are looking for an up-and-coming engineer who is passionate about working in the local government transportation area to provide safe and trusted infrastructure for our community.
The role would suit someone who is part way through their studies or has recently completed their studies and is keen to put the theory into practice making a real difference to all the users of the transport network.
In this unique opportunity you will complete 9 -12-month placements within various teams of the transport activity at Hamilton City Council. You’ll develop your knowledge and skills in some of the following disciplines:
- Safety
- Development
- Asset Management
- Network Management
- Maintenance and renewals programme delivery
- Project management
Our successful candidate will have:
- Certificate in (or studying towards) a National Diploma in Civil Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering Technology.
- Awareness of traffic engineering principles, transport law, NZS 3901 and relevant statutes and regulations.
- Excellent numeracy and communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Collaborative working style and the ability to build strong relationships
- Ability to work autonomously and manage workload
We can offer you:
- Permanent opportunity to grow your career in the transport industry with on-going development and learning
- Salary from $49,200 per annum and yearly remuneration review
- Supportive of flexible working including some work from home
- Free Medical Insurance
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- New Zealand Citizen +more
- Engineering & Mathematics +more
- Certificate or higher
Reviews
As a Graduate Building Inspector, currently I will be going to sites with senior inspections in my team and do inspections
processing resource consents
Checking of plans if they comply to the building code.
About the employer
Hamilton City Council
4.1
500 - 1,000 employees
Government & Public Service
Being a part of Hamilton City Council is a chance to impact a city, add value to the community, embrace challenges and grow your career.
Pros and cons of working at Hamilton City Council
Pros
Constantly changing environment and some of the people I have met.
Extremely supportive environment Fun work place culture Friendly staff.
Good people and support from the organization
Probably the health insurance; I haven't had to use it yet, but it's nice to know it's there if I need it.
Fexibility/freedom given
Cons
A lot of uncertainty around job security, not a very creative environment.
Low pay Limited recourses
Salary
So far I haven't come across any negatives
Lack of clarity in objectives at times