Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei Why you will enjoy working here
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be offer:
Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
Guaranteed 40 hours per week Overtime rates and allowances
Internal promotion encouraged training and development on offer
Discounts for insurance retail stores gym memberships and more!
$500 (Gross) bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
Have a look at our other great benefitshere!
Te kōwhiringa The Opportunity
Downer remains at the forefront of our industry by employing the best people and having the courage to challenge the status quo. Heres your chance to join the Invercargill team where we take pride in taking on projects big and small and delivering them to world-class standards - every time!
In this role youll be hands-on with the full process of chip sealing from site preparation and application of binder and chip through to final sweeping and surface finishing on everything from small maintenance sites to subdivision access ways and major state highway projects. Youll work with a variety of sealing aggregates and binders gaining broad experience across the chip sealing field.
Youll also take on general surfacing duties combining labouring tasks with machine operation. This includes the opportunity to work with a wide range of equipment such as trucks chip spreaders sprayers (binders) rollers brooms and various small tools.
Nga pūkenga matua Important Skills
In addition to your commitment to safe work practices and the willingness to work alongside your team to achieve our targets you will also bring:
A minimum class 1 full New Zealand Drivers Licence
Class 245 and WTR endorsements are beneficial.
Previous experience working with Chipsealing is preferred.
Be physically fit as you carry out hands on activities such as shovelling digging lifting periods of walking and standing.
Excellent problem-solving skills
Confidence communicating and working around the public
Ko wai mātou Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer Then head to our People Sitehere!
Me pēhea ki te tono How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 727435.We do not accept applications via email however for more information please contact
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement please talk to our team.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our peoples diverse experiences talents and cultures. As an inclusive employer we welcome applications from everyone.