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Driver/Operator Grade2
full-timeOtago

Summary

Location

Otago

Type

full-time

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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 

  • Guaranteed 40 hours per week + Overtime rates and allowances

  • Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer

  • Discounts for insurance, retail stores, gym memberships and more! 

  • $500 (Gross) bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer

  • Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role

 

Have a look at our other great benefits here!

 

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Downer remains at the forefront of our industry by employing the best people and having the courage to challenge the status quo. Here’s your chance to join the Dunedin team where we take pride in taking on projects, big and small and delivering them to world-class standards - every time!

 

You will be responsible for ensuring all plant machinery is presented, serviced, maintained and operated in a professional, safe and efficient manner that complies with all relevant legislation, regulation and policy and achieves agreed productivity and quality targets. 

 

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

Along with a positive attitude and your commitment to safe worksite practises, you will have a proven ability to ensure proper care, maintenance and operation of appropriate plant and equipment. You will also have:

  • Class 2, 4 New Zealand driver’s licence 

  • Wheels, Tracks & Rollers (WTR)

  • Experience in transporting, loading and unloading machinery

  • Ability to work hands-on and unsupervised as well as within a team

  • Experience operating in the civil construction industry (desirable)

 

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 728656. We do not accept applications via email however for more information, please contact [email protected] 

 

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.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone. 


At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. 
Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.

Other facts

Tech stack
Class 2 Driver's Licence,Class 4 Driver's Licence,Wheels Tracks & Rollers,Transporting Machinery,Loading Machinery,Unloading Machinery,Hands-on Work,Teamwork,Civil Construction Experience

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.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Civil Engineering
Founding Year: 1933

What you'll do

  • You will be responsible for ensuring all plant machinery is presented, serviced, maintained, and operated safely and efficiently. This includes compliance with relevant legislation and achieving productivity and quality targets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Driver/Operator Grade2 do at Downer?

As a Driver/Operator Grade2 at Downer, you will: you will be responsible for ensuring all plant machinery is presented, serviced, maintained, and operated safely and efficiently. This includes compliance with relevant legislation and achieving productivity and quality targets..

Why join Downer as a Driver/Operator Grade2?

Downer is a leading Civil Engineering company.

Is the Driver/Operator Grade2 position at Downer remote?

The Driver/Operator Grade2 position at Downer is based in Otago, New Zealand. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Driver/Operator Grade2 position at Downer?

You can apply for the Driver/Operator Grade2 position at Downer directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Downer on their website.