Driver Operator - Grade 4

Downer

Queenstown

On-site

NZD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Free Marram health care benefits & 0ff
Discounted holiday homes
Guaranteed 40 hours per week + OT
Internal promotion & training
Discounts - insurance, stores, gym
$500 referral bonus (gross)
Safety equipment & clothing provided

Job summary

Downer is seeking a permanent, full-time plant machinery maintenance role based in Queenstown. You will present, service, maintain and operate plant equipment to safety and quality standards in compliance with legislation and policies.

This role supports our Queenstown network with routine, winter and urgent maintenance to keep infrastructure in top condition for public safety. Based in Queenstown, occasional weekend work and on-call shifts may be required.

Qualifications

  • Proven ability to operate and maintain plant machinery safely.
  • Experience with transporting and handling heavy equipment.
  • Ability to work unsupervised or in a team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure plant machinery is presented, serviced, maintained and operated to safety and quality targets.
  • Support Queenstown team with maintenance initiatives and urgent repairs across the network.
  • Work Monday–Friday with potential weekend, winter maintenance and on-call shifts.

Skills

NZ driver licence
WTR experience
Machinery transport experience
Teamwork
Civil construction experience
Flexible schedule

Job 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:

  • 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 benefits here!

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. Here's your chance to join the Queenstown team where we take pride in taking on projects, big and small and delivering them to world-class standards - every time!

You will be responsible for ensuring all plant machinery is presented, serviced, maintained and operated in a professional, safe and efficient manner that complies with all relevant legislation, regulation and policy and achieves agreed productivity and quality targets.

This role supports our Queenstown team on maintenance initiatives and urgent repair work across the network. You will be working on a unique and stunning alpine network in the areas of Queenstown and Wanaka, conducting routine, winter and emergency maintenance to ensure the upkeep of infrastructure, providing safety to the public.

Based in Queenstown, this is a permanent, full-time position, primarily working Monday - Friday however flexibility to pick up occasional weekend work, rostered winter maintenance work, and on-call shifts may be required.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

Along with a positive attitude and your commitment to safe worksite practises, you will have a proven ability to ensure proper care, maintenance and operation of appropriate plant and equipment. You will also have:

  • Class 1 -2 Full New Zealand driver's licence
  • Wheels, Tracks & Rollers (WTR)
  • Experience in transporting, loading and unloading machinery
  • Ability to work hands-on and unsupervised as well as within a team
  • Experience operating in the civil construction industry (desirable)
  • Solid attitude to get stuck into any task at hand
  • The flexibility to work late nights and weekends is also required

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!

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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