Driver/Operator ( Class 4/Class 5 ) at Downer Group

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Class 4 Licence, Class 5 Licence, Truck Operation, Civil/Roading Experience, WTR Endorsements, Spatial Awareness, Reversing and Tipping, Health & Safety Compliance, Physical Fitness

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

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 successful. We offer: • Time and a half after 45 hours of work each week • Full-time (40 hours) guaranteed, with overtime available during the Summer season • Free access to Marram healthcare benefits and discounted holiday homes • Discounts with Samsung, PB Tech, gym memberships and more • Real career development and progression opportunities • $500 employee referral bonus • Free monthly benefits in association with Z Energy Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity Downer is proud to be delivering a range of key infrastructure projects across the Wellington region. Our South division has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality work nationwide. We are looking for an experienced or up-and-coming Driver Operator (Class 4 or 5) to join our Wellington team. In this role, you’ll primarily operate Class 4 trucks supporting pavement and construction activities, working across a variety of construction, renewal, and maintenance projects. We also have a brand-new Class 5 truck & trailer unit within the wider business that requires reliable cover. For this reason, we’re looking for someone who is either: * Already Class 5 licensed, or * A Class 4 operator willing and able to progress to Class 5 with support When required, you’ll step in to operate the Class 5 unit, transporting heavy plant such as mills, paving machines, and rollers between sites - playing a key role in keeping operations moving. This is a great opportunity to grow your skillset while being part of a supportive, high-performing crew. Ngā pūkenga matua | Important Skills You will be a reliable, safety-focused operator who takes pride in your work. You’ll also bring: • Full Class 4 licence (minimum required), Class 5 highly regarded • Willingness to step up to Class 5 (training/support available for the right person) • Experience operating trucks in civil/roading environments (preferred) • WTR endorsements (advantageous but not essential) • Good spatial awareness and confidence manoeuvring in tight or active work sites • Experience reversing, tipping, and positioning trucks safely on-site • Strong commitment to health & safety practices • A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider crew • Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors • Flexibility with working hours when required Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here! [https://people.downergroup.co.nz/join-our-transport-team/] Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! Reference number: 732075 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 Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team. At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.

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Responsibilities

Operate Class 4 trucks to support pavement and construction activities across various infrastructure projects. Transport heavy plant equipment such as mills and rollers using Class 5 units when required.