angle-right Job no: 571383
Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Whangarei
Categories: Operations/Production, 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.

Our Whangarei Branch is growing and expanding due to the influx of work from our Construction & Maintenance contracts. We're on the hunt for an experienced Digger / Excavator Operator to support this growth.

About the role
You'll be working on 12 tonne diggers on new roading construction activity across the Northland region.

As part of a tight knit roading crew, you'll be involved in creating things like accessways, concrete and asphalt footpath replacements, rip and remakes, digouts, topsoiling, drainage trenching ,sump installation and repairs to name just a few.

There's also opportunity to learn a new skill and add more variety to your day by working on our graders. Learn how to make these machines sing and as a result create some of the best roads in the country.

About you
You'll have a positive attitude, ideally with experience in the roading/civil industry. You'll couple this

• Class 4 with WTR endorsement
• Experience in operating machinery
• A proactive approach towards Health and Safety
• A willingness to get stuck in and a desire to learn and grow

What's in it for you?
A role with us at Downer NZ can advance your career and expand your skills.

We offer you the opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive culture, and be part of a great team, working in a collaborative environment. We provide comprehensive training to meet the stringent criteria of our industry, a competitive remuneration package reflective of your skills and experience, and all the tools of trade you need to do your job.