Surfacing Worker Asphalt

**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
- Full-time (40 hours) guaranteed, and overtime is available during the Summer season. Get paid even if work is delayed due to the weather
- Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
- $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer

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**Te** **kōwhiringa | The Opportunity**

Our crew in Dunedin are now looking for Asphalt Surfacing Workers to come and join us in as we work to carry out multiple paving projects in Otago. Dunedin is a safe, quiet and affordable city to live in. Dunedin is on the rise with a recently completed state of the art dental school and the brand-new hospital under construction. Whether you are looking for a good place to call home for your family or an exciting and vibrant city to explore, Dunedin is the place for you

In this role you’ll undertake the preparation, laying and finishing of asphalt pavements from small maintenance patches to subdivision access ways all the way through to state highway carriageway resurfacing. You will be working with a range of asphalt mixes. In this role you’ll carry out general asphalt surfacing duties including labour and machine operations. You will get the opportunity to operate a range of asphalt equipment including trucks, pavers, skidsteers, rollers and small tools.

This position will require travel away from home where you will stay with your crew to complete projects when necessary, around Otago, Central Lakes and Southland the flexibility to work night shifts and weekends is essential. All accommodation and travel costs will be covered under the South Island Collective Agreement.

**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**

In addition to your commitment to safe work practices and the willingness to work alongside your team to achieve our targets, you will also bring:

- A minimum class 1 full New Zealand Drivers Licence
- Previous experience working with Asphalt is preferred.
- Class 2,4,5 and WTR endorsements are beneficial.
- Be physically fit as you carry out hands on activities such as shovelling, digging, lifting, periods of walking and standing.
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends and travel across Otago, Central Lakes and Southland on occasion.
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Confidence communicating and working around the public
- A high level of physical fitness
- A restricted of full car licence would be beneficial

**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**

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.