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Groundworker responsible for preparatory earthworks, sewerage, and minor paving. VCA certificate required or willingness to obtain one. Work on infrastructure projects within a close-knit family business in the Northeast Netherlands.
Zuidema Contractors
Hoogeveen
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Description

As a groundworker, you participate in road construction projects and carry out preparatory earthworks for pavers.

Job requirements

  • Positive and active attitude
  • Handy and a real go-getter
  • Team player
  • In possession of a VCA diploma, or willing to obtain one

Tasks

  • Carrying out preparatory earthworks for pavers
  • Assisting with excavators
  • Laying of sewers
  • Installation of drainage gullies and gutters
  • Installation of retaining walls
  • Carrying out minor paving work
  • Performing various other incidental duties

Working conditions

  • Challenging job with room for initiative
  • Working in a close-knit and friendly team
  • Freedom and independence within the family business
  • Training and career opportunities
  • A permanent contract after the induction period
  • Workwear, good tools and personal protective equipment
  • Participation in profit-sharing scheme
  • Opportunity to participate in the vitality program

Description of the organization

Zuidema is a close-knit family business in the Northeast Netherlands, active in civil engineering, road and water construction, as well as recycling. We have been based in Hoogeveen since 1963, and around forty colleagues work daily on diverse infrastructure projects. Through expert and careful work, we collect, transport, process, and utilize raw materials and residual waste, ensuring that a larger proportion of raw materials is reused. Craftsmanship and commitment are central to our operations.

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Skills suitable for this job type

Law
development and analysis of software and applications
chemical technology and processes
mechanics and metal
motor vehicles, ships and aircraft
materials (glass, paper, plastic and wood)
construction and road and hydraulic engineering
health and safety at work
transport services
maintaining operational data
organizing and planning work and activities
monitor the quality of goods
checking safety and security
operating earthmoving machinery
connecting parts using welding and soldering techniques
set up materials, instruments or equipment
interpreting technical documentation and diagrams
ensuring compliance with legislation
cleaning of open-air places
operating aircraft
testing vehicles
smoothing surfaces of objects and equipment
check, inspect and test
installing equipment and systems for plumbing and piping
building and repairing structures
Materials
compliance with health and safety procedures
loading and unloading of goods and materials
installing wooden and metal parts
cutting materials and drilling holes
operating pump systems and equipment
cleaning tools, equipment, workpieces and vehicles
comply with operational procedures
using digital tools for collaboration and productivity
entering and converting information
working with machines and specialized equipment
operating lifting and transport equipment
installing and repairing electrical, electronic and precision equipment
operating cutting, grinding and smoothing machines
maintain mechanical tools
developing solutions
collaborate and maintain contacts
design of structures and facilities
hammering, nailing and riveting
preparing mixtures and solutions
use precision measuring instruments
testing and analyzing substances
operating systems and equipment for the processing of petroleum, chemicals and water
applying concrete elements
working in teams
moving or lifting materials, equipment and supplies
ensuring and maintaining physical security
testing electrical and mechanical systems and equipment
Committed
Sewers
VCA basic certificate
Administrative work
Flexibility
Assisting work
Technical insight
Two right hands
Road works
Preparations
Gutters
Retaining walls
Groundworks

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