Oversee field spraying operations on New Plymouth road projects ensuring safety and quality

Job Title

Downer Bitumen Sprayer Operator

Job Description

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
  • All the tools of trade you need to do your job
  • Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader's programme for top performers

This is a great opportunity to start your career within our Transport & Infrastructure Surfacing team based in New Plymouth. Working as part of a team, you'll be involved in a number of road sealing activities, like reseals, first coats, patching and commercial work. You'll also need to ensure correct spray rates, conduct quality checks, drive the sprayer truck and look after the plant when required.

Important skills as you'll be working on some pretty heavy machinery, you'll ideally bring with you a Class 5 license. You'll also be a team player and need some experience and a keen interest in roading and chip-sealing work. You'll couple this with:

  • A great work ethic – you'll be part of a busy team and working some long hours is required (but you'll be rewarded accordingly)
  • Be flexible, able to travel and stay away from home (we work all over the place)
  • Strong focus on Safety, Quality and protecting our Environment
  • Problem solving skills to solve daily challenges
  • The right attitude - this is a great opportunity to be a Downer Bitumen Sprayer Operator - a highly sought after skill in New Zealand!

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How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! 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 Info

  • Job Identification 734561
  • Job Category Frontline Trades and Labour
  • Posting Date 07/13/2026, 03:31 AM
  • Locations New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
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