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:
- Time and a half after 45 hours of work each week
- Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer
- Discounts for Samsung, Repco, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
- $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
Great promotion and career development opportunities
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 Wellington team where we take pride in taking on projects, big and small and delivering them to world-class standards - every time!
The Flail Mower Operator is responsible maintaining and clearing vegetation along road corridors. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring road safety, visibility, and the integrity of transportation infrastructure by effectively managing overgrowth, brush, and debris that can obstruct traffic or contribute to erosion. The role requires skilled equipment operation, routine maintenance, and a focus on safety while working in high-traffic areas and sometimes challenging weather conditions.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
You will be a physically fit and motivated person and will bring with you.
- Class 2 and WTR license required
- Proven experience in operating heavy machinery, including flail mowers, tractors, or similar road maintenance equipment
- Be reliable and hard working
- Have a positive 'can do' attitude
- Show commitment to safe work practises
- Prior experience in roadside vegetation management, or a similar role in road maintenance, is highly 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 716685.
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.
