Description
Summary:
This role involves operating excavators and other machinery for diverse construction, renewal, and maintenance projects in the Whanganui region.
Highlights:
1. Opportunity to work on exciting projects across Whanganui
2. Engage in diverse construction, renewal, and maintenance projects
3. Opportunity for career development and promotion
Our Whanganui team are looking for an experience Excavator Operator to join them!!
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.
**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:
* Full-time (40 hours) guaranteed, and overtime is available during the Summer season.
* Time and a half after 45 hours of work each week
* Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
* Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!
* Great promotion and career development opportunities
* $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
* Free monthly benefits in association with Z Energy
**Te** **kōwhiringa | The Opportunity**
Downer are proudly supporting a range of exciting projects across Whanganui. The Downer South division is highly respected and has a great track record for delivering a high standard of work across the country. We are looking for an experienced or up-and-coming Excavator Operator.
You will assist with a diverse range of construction, renewal, and maintenance projects across the Whanganui region. Working alongside our dedicated team you may operate machinery including excavators, rollers, graders, and trucks but will also use hand tools from time to time to get the job done.
* You will transport, load and unload machinery to and from sites
* Ensuring efficient use of materials, supplies and equipment
**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**
You will be a physically fit and motivated person and will bring with you.
* Experience operating a 14 tonne wheeled excavator
* Must have a Class 2 licence and WTR Endorsement
* Class 4 licence would be ideal
* Adaptability to move from track to wheel
* Enjoy working outdoors and keeping physically fit
* Be reliable and hard working
* Show commitment to safe work practises
**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! The reference number for this role is 724678.*
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.