This is your chance to work on an iconic part of Wellington's harbour waterfront. More people than ever are cycling in and around Wellington, and Te Ara Tupua Alliance is working with our mana whenua partners, protecting the coastal environment, and creating a great walking and cycling option for people in our region. More people walking and cycling will improve public health, help reduce emissions and ease the pressure on other modes of transport.

Te Ara Tupua Alliance consists of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, HEB Construction, Downer NZ and Tonkin + Taylor - working closely with iwi mana whenua. We are now looking for Excavator Operators to join our construction team.

About the role:
As a Downer Excavator Operator, you will be a specialist operator who works alongside a team, and individually at times, to plan and carry out specialist earthmoving within the structures and maintenance departments on a day-to-day basis. You will optimise the use of company resources and contribute to the successful completion of our contracts.

Your responsibilities will include;

• preparing and positioning plant for operation
• selecting, fitting and removing attachments such as buckets, winches, loading scoops, shovel blades and rock breaking hammers
• operating controls to excavate, break, drill, level, compact, gouge out, move, load and spread earth, rock, rubble, soil and other materials
• monitoring operation of plant and adjusting controls to regulate pressure, speed and flow of operation, and ensuring safety of other workers
• raising, lowering and manipulating attachments using manual and hydraulic controls
• working from drawings, markers and verbal instructions
• servicing, lubricating, cleaning and refuelling plant and performing minor adjustments and repairs

About you:
You will be a team player with an organised and systematic approach to the working environment with some experience in the civil contracting industry. You will also have:

• Full Class 2 Driver's license, with W T R endorsements or relevant qualifications
• A Zero harm focus
• The ability to work well within a team and independently
• Good communication skills

What's on offer?
This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career with Downer and become part of a leading company that has the strongest footprint in Infrastructure around New Zealand. We place huge value on developing our people and support ongoing training and development opportunities. We can also offer:

• Guaranteed Full-Time hours - minimum 40 hours per week
• Tools of trade provided including uniform and PPE gear
• Access to a range of company benefits and partnered discounts

How to apply:
Here's your chance to join a great team, with an ongoing stream of work and career opportunities! If this role interests you, apply via www.downercareers.co.nz and search using job number 598500 or visit your local depot.

Please note that successful applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test & medical.

Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.