Driver Operator
Downer Group
- Twyford, Hawke's Bay
- Permanent
- Full-time
As a Driver Operator for one of the largest infrastructure businesses in New Zealand, you will be involved in exciting projects requiring you to pick up civil work, predominantly the operation of heavy machinery. If you are physically fit and enjoy spending your days outdoors, this could be the next move for you!Our crew supports the local maintenance contract, including road rehabs, stabilised patches, asphalt dig outs and other maintenance work. These are generally Monday - Friday roles, with occasional overtime and weekend work, requested.About you:
With experience operating civil machinery under your belt, you will be confident operating within a team and independently as required. You will be comfortable using machinery and hand tools to get the job done. You'll also:
- Be reliable and hard working
- Display a Zero Harm attitude and follow procedures to a tee
- Have a positive can-do attitude
- Have a Class 2, 4 or 5 licenses with a WTR endorsement
- Be flexible in picking up occasional weekend work and on-call shifts
In return for your expertise, we commit to offering professional development through mentoring and on-the-job training and personal development through a range of Health and well-being initiatives. Our top priority is our people - Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful; some of our perks include:
- Job security and a rewarding hourly rate in a friendly and professional environment
- Competitive pay with access to increased rates for night shift work
- Training and development opportunities to help enhance your skills and advance your career
- Tools of trade provided, including Downer uniform and all PPE gear provided
- Access to a range of company benefits and partnered discounts, including subsidised health insurance, retail specials, vehicle rentals, banking offers, free counselling services, + more!
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, head to , enter reference number 602126 and click “Apply Now” to register your interest.Downer NZ is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.Our workplaces are drug and alcohol-free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test and medical.Please note we have an in-house recruitment team that manages all our vacancies. No candidates presented through an agency will be considered for any of our roles advertised unless previously arranged. We strongly encourage all candidates interested in these roles to apply directly online through the portal provided. Otherwise, your application will not be considered.About Us: At Downer we plan, create and sustain. 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.About the Team: 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.