Road Construction Driver Operator (Class 2/4/5) – Outdoor, Varied Projects

JobSpace; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Marram healthcare benefits

Discounted holiday homes

Time and a half after 45 hours

Guaranteed 40 hour week

Fully provided PPE & work clothing

Career progression opportunities

$500 referral bonus

Job summary

Downer Wellington is growing, and we're looking for motivated Driver Operators to join our high-performing team. You’ll operate Class 2 or Class 4/5 machinery and support a variety of maintenance, renewal, and construction projects across the Wellington region.

No two days are the same—you could be operating equipment or assisting crews on-site to keep projects moving. This is an outdoors, team-based role offering stability, flexibility, and the potential for career progression within New

Qualifications

• Class 2 or Class 4/5 Licence held and current.
• 3+ years of relevant experience operating asphalt pavers, rollers or skidsteers in road construction or surfacing.
• Strong focus on safety, vehicle inspections and on-site positioning.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and transport materials across Wellington region.
• Support maintenance, renewal and construction projects with the team.
• Assist crews on-site and ensure safe, efficient operations.

Skills

Class 2 Licence

Class 4/5 Licence

3+ years asphalt paver/roller/skidstee

Job description

Downer Wellington is growing, and we're looking for motivated Driver Operators to join our high-performing team. You’ll operate Class 2 or Class 4/5 machinery and support a variety of maintenance, renewal, and construction projects across the Wellington region.

No two days are the same—you could be operating equipment or assisting crews on-site to keep projects moving. This is an outdoors, team-based role offering stability, flexibility, and the potential for career progression within New