About this role
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:
Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
Time and a half after 45 hours of work each week
Great promotion and career development opportunities
Full-time (40 hours) guaranteed, and overtime is available during the Summer season. Get paid even if work is delayed due to the weather!
Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Downer are proudly supporting a range of exciting projects. The Downer South division is highly respected and has a great track record for delivering a high standard of work across the country. We are looking for an experienced or up-and-coming Driver Operator.
You will assist with a diverse range of construction, renewal, and maintenance projects across the Wellington region. Working alongside our dedicated team you may operate machinery including excavators, rollers, graders, and trucks but will also use hand tools from time to time to get the job done.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
You will be a physically fit and motivated person and will bring with you.
Must have a Class 4 Licence, WTR preferred
Experience in reversing, tipping and positioning trucks correctly in job sites
Enjoy working outdoors and keeping physically fit (able to assist with manual tasks – loading/unloading, ground crew support
Good knowledge on road safety protocols, pre-trip and post-trip inspections
Be reliable and hard working
Flexibility when it comes to working hours
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 725361
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.
Other facts
About Downer
Enabling communities to thrive.
It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.
What you'll do
- The Driver Operator will assist with a variety of construction, renewal, and maintenance projects across the Wellington region. This includes operating machinery such as excavators, rollers, graders, and trucks, as well as using hand tools when necessary.
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