DOWNER NZ Looking for Operator/Labourer – Paeroa at Paeroa, Waikato Full Time

Downer remains at the forefront of our industry by employing the best people and having the courage to challenge the status quo. Here’s your chance to join the Downer Transport civil Maintenance team where we take pride in upgrading roads, pathways, and connections.

About the job

As a Driver Operator / Labourer you will be tasked with undertaking a range of civil activities from building roads, to installing footpaths, kerb and channel, landscaping and asphalt chip sealing. You will operate a range of plant including tippers, rollers, watercarts, loaders and excavators.

This is a Full time Monday to Friday role, based out of our Paeroa depot with potential for overtime work on weekends. You’re guaranteed 40 hours of pay each week.

About you

With some 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:

• Enjoy working outdoors and keeping physically fit
• Be reliable and hard working
• Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Show commitment to safe work practises
• Have a Class 2 license with WTR endorsement (preferable)
• Be flexible to pick up occasional weekend and night work

If you don’t tick all the boxes, we still want to hear from you as we are prepared to train the right person with the right attitude!

What’s on offer? 

In return for your expertise and hard work, 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:

• Stable employment with an industry leader
• Coverage under the Central North Island AWUNZ Union agreement with access to penal rates including overtime pay and meal allowances
• 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!

How to apply?

If you’re looking for a reliable job opportunity, head to www.downercareers.co.nz, search 594104 and register your interest. Alternately, drop your CV into your local depot or email it to [email protected] [link removed] with a short blurb about you!

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 & medical.