About Us

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.

About the Team

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.

Job Description

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
Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer
A free pie and hot drink each month at Z
Have a look at our other great benefits here!

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Downer are proudly supporting a range of exciting projects across Hastings. 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.

This is a 'hands on' role where you will assist the crew tasked with delivering a range of our water construction projects. You’ll be involved with the operations of our water team to help ensure that work is completed to the satisfaction of our customers and that production targets are met.

You'll be involved in labouring duties from manual excavating, spotting diggers, compacting in trenches, looking for water leaks, undertaking sewer leaks and maintenance in 3 Waters.

We are looking to train and develop you as we have a variety of work available as no two days will be the same. You’ll have the opportunity to work and grow in to the three networks of water services where you can pick up the skills of being able to carry out pipeline renewals, install manholes and pump stations as we carry out work with the Tararua District Council.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

You will be a physically fit and motivated person and will bring with you.

A Class 1 full New Zealand drivers licence, additional heavy vehicle licences and endorsements, are a bonus!
Previous experience in Water Reticulation is preferred
You will have or be willing to work towards a related qualification
Strong safety and quality focus

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 718517.

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.

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