Civil Foundation Worker

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei Why you will enjoy working here
At Downer we invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow and develop your career in a supportive and inclusive return for your skills and commitment youll enjoy:

• Ongoing training development and career progression opportunities
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• LAHA and accommodation included when working away
• Meal allowance when working more than 3 hours overtime
• Access to employee benefits and wellbeing programmes
• Discounts through Downers employee benefits platform
• The opportunity to work for a leading infrastructure services business committed to Zero Harm and operational excellence

Te kōwhiringa The Opportunity
Downers Energy Transmission team is looking for motivated Civil Foundation Workers to join our Foundations crew delivering critical infrastructure projects across the central North Island.

This is a hands-on role supporting transmission tower foundation works including excavation concreting plant operation and heavy equipment operation in challenging rural environments.

Youll work alongside electrical infrastructure and live circuits as part of critical transmission projects. Experience in these environments is beneficial with training provided.

Based from Valor Drive Palmerston North youll mobilise with the wider team across Taranaki Taupō Manawatū and surrounding regions. Travel is a significant part of the role with approximately 85% of your working time spent away from home typically week-days.

Nga pūkenga matua Important Skills
Were looking for people with experience in civil construction foundations or concreting environments who dont mind working in rough terrain with regular travel away from home.

Youll ideally bring:

• Experience in civil construction foundations concreting or similar field-based work
• Excavator operating experience ideally with WTR endorsements
• A Class 2 licence or the willingness to obtain one
• Confidence working around heavy plant and equipment
• A strong commitment to health safety and quality
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn specialist transmission skills

Ko wai mātou Our Organisation
Downer is a leading provider of integrated services across New Zealand and Australia. Our Energy Transmission team plays an important role in keeping critical infrastructure moving delivering work across complex environments where safety quality and teamwork matter.

Youll be joining a crew that works hard looks out for each other and takes pride in doing the job properly.

Me pēhea ki te tono How to Apply
If youre reliable hands-on and ready to work on critical to keep communities connected wed love to hear from you.

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