Surfacing Worker

Surfacing Worker

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.

We are looking for a Surfacing Worker to join our Invercargill team and play a hands-on role in delivering road maintenance and surfacing projects across the region. If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in quality work, and want to be part of a supportive crew that values safety and teamwork, this could be the opportunity for you.

As a Surfacing Worker, you'll work alongside experienced operators and crew members carrying out a range of road surfacing and maintenance activities across Southland. You'll support the delivery of projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard, helping ensure roads and transport networks remain safe and reliable for our communities. This is a physically active role where you'll work outdoors in a team environment and contribute to a variety of projects throughout the year.

Day to day responsibilities:

• Carry out surfacing and road maintenance activities as directed by the Foreperson or Operations Supervisor
• Assist with asphalt, chipseal and general pavement construction works
• Complete pre-start inspections and basic maintenance checks on equipment
• Load, unload and handle materials safely and minimise wastage
• Support the wider crew to meet productivity, quality and safety targets
• Complete daily records, reports and other site documentation as required
• Build positive relationships with road users, residents and stakeholders while on site

We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn. You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in civil construction, road maintenance, surfacing or a similar industry
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• The ability to work well within a team environment
• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude
• Physical fitness and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• A full class 1 Drivers License

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 737219. 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.

Job Identification 737219

Job Category Frontline Trades and Labour

Locations Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand

Apply Before 11/28/2026, 11:00 AM