angle-right Job no: 571597
Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Hastings
Categories: Construction

Downer has been designing, building and sustaining New Zealand's infrastructure for over a century and is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.

With over 12,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand's biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.

We're on the hunt for a Bitumen Sprayer Operator to work in our Surfacing team based in Hastings.

About the role:

In this busy role, you will be operating one of our bitumen spraying machines that helps maintain the high quality roads we have in New Zealand.

You'll be working on a variety of work such as reseals, first coats and maintenance patching around the region. You'll also be responsible for the day to day maintenance and up keeping of our machinery and plant, this is to make sure we can work on maintenance contracts efficiently.

There will be times where we'll need to help with other maintenance contracts in the East Coast and Central Hawkes Bay so ideally you'll be flexible to work away from home.

About you:

You'll have strong work ethic and a positive attitude and bring with you:

• A class 4 full New Zealand drivers licence (WTR and DG endorsements will be beneficial)
• Strong focus on Safety and Quality
• Problem solving skills to solve daily challenges
• Basic computer skills

If you have experience in surfacing or paving, and are interested in giving bitumen spraying a go, we would love to hear from you!

What's in it for you?

The opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive culture, and be part of a great team working in a collaborative environment.

We also offer:

• Full Time hours guaranteed - minimum 40 hours per week with paid over time
• Extensive training and development opportunities to help enhance your skills and advance your career
• Competitive pay package reflective of your skills and experience
• All the tools of trade you need to do your job