Driver/Operator Class5

Class 5 Driver Operator

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.

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
• Full-time (40 hours) guaranteed, with overtime available during the Summer season
• Free access to Marram healthcare benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Discounts with Samsung, PB Tech, gym memberships and more
• Real career development and progression opportunities
• $500 employee referral bonus
• Free monthly benefits in association with Z Energy

We are looking for an experienced Class 5 Driver Operator to join our team in Otago. You'll be part of a tight-knit crew, working across a variety of construction, renewal, and maintenance projects throughout the region.

As a skilled operator, you will safely operate, navigate, and care for heavy machinery. Your day-to-day will include operation of machinery including loaders, excavators, and rollers to support road maintenance activities works.

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

You will be a reliable, safety-focused operator who takes pride in your work. You'll also bring:

• Full Class 5 licence (essential)
• Proven experience operating truck & trailer units, ideally within civil/roading environments
• WTR endorsements (preferred but not essential)
• Good spatial awareness and confidence manoeuvring in tight or active work sites
• A strong commitment to health & safety practices
• A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider crew
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors

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 Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

Job Identification 736414

Job Category Frontline Trades and Labour

Posting Date 09/06/2026, 09:15 PM

Locations Otago, New Zealand