Penrose, Auckland, New Zealand
9 days ago
Excavator Operator

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: 

 

Health care and Wellbeing benefits  Overtime and night-shift allowances on offer Deals & Discounts from local and national retailers  Whanau Scholarships  Development programmes and ongoing career opportunities across NZ & Australia  $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer

 

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

As an Excavator Operator based out of our Penrose depot, you’ll primarily be operating and driving machinery to perform trench excavation, bulk earthworks, concreting, curb line dig outs and general backfilling. You will also need to help the team with kerb laying, concreting, pipe laying and general support when excavation work is on pause.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills    

You will have a minimum of 2 years  experience operating Excavators (1.5T - 30T) within the civil construction industry. You will also:

Hold a Full Class 2 drivers’ licence with W, T, R endorsements (beneficial)  Have strong planning skills and the ability to deal with unexpected events and problem solve Be physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks

 

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! 

   

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply  

 

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! 

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 people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone. 

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