Drive and operate heavy machinery to upgrade and maintain regional roads in Wainui

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:

  • Health care and Wellbeing benefits
  • Deals & Discounts from local and national retailers
  • Whanau Scholarships
  • Development programmes and ongoing career opportunities across NZ & Australia

Have a look at our other great benefits here!

Here's your chance to join the Wainui team where we take pride in upgrading and maintaining roads, pathways and connections throughout the region.

The Opportunity

We are looking for Class 2 and 4 Drive Operators to join our Wainui team. Working for one of the largest infrastructure business' in New Zealand, you will be involved in exciting projects requiring you to pick up civil work, the operation of heavy machinery and preparation of sites. You will be tasked with undertaking a range of civil activities, primarily supporting Maintenance work on unsealed roads, footpaths, kerb and channel and landscaping. You will operate a range of plant including tippers, rollers and loaders.

If you are physically fit and enjoy spending your days outdoors and on your feet, this could be the position for you.

Important Skills

You'll be a team player and confident operating independently as required. You'll also have:

  • A Full Class 2 - 4 Driver License
  • Have practical work experience in road construction and civil
  • A passion for working outdoors and keeping physically fit
  • Show commitment to safe work practices