Driver Operator - Waipawa

Job Title

Driver Operator

Job Description

Our crew in Waipawa are seeking an experienced Driver Operator to join our work whānau, deliver to project plans, and get home safely at the end of each day.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for transporting plant and equipment, operating machinery, and supporting a busy pavement maintenance crew across the region. You'll safely operate, navigate, and care for a range of equipment, including loaders, excavators, rollers, and other heavy machinery while assisting with road maintenance and construction activities.

You'll play an active role within the pavement crew, contributing to the successful delivery of maintenance and renewal projects while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.

This is a fantastic full-time, permanent opportunity for a self-starter who embraces training and development. On offer is a supportive team environment and excellent prospects for career growth within the successful Downer team.

Important Skills

You will have experience in roading, pavement maintenance, earthmoving, or civil construction. We would also really value:

• Full Class 5 Driver Licence
• Current W, T & R Endorsements (Wheels, Tracks & Rollers)
• Experience transporting plant and equipment on a transporter
• Proven experience operating heavy machinery within a civil or road maintenance environment
• Experience working as an active member of a pavement crew
• A great work ethic with a strong focus on Safety and Quality
• Strong planning skills and the ability to deal with unexpected events and problem solve
• Great communication skills with the confidence to speak up
• A high level of physical fitness with the ability to carry out manual tasks
• A positive "can do" attitude

Job Info

• Job Identification 734474
• Job Category Frontline Trades and Labour
• Locations Waipawa, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand