Trainee Chip Sealing Operator

7 months ago


Otago, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

**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
- $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
- Great promotion and career development opportunities

Have a look at our other great benefits here

**Te** **kōwhiringa | The Opportunity**
Join the Downer Transport & Infrastructure business at our Liddel Street, Invercargill base. You will be trained as a Chipsealing Operator delivering to a schedule of surface strengthening, road widening, safety improvements to full seals

Safely operate, navigate and care for Class 4/5 machinery, cart heavy machinery and aggregates to site. You will learn to spread aggregates and won’t be afraid to lend a helping hand amongst the crew when needed. You will develop as a strong leader with the confidence to communicate and problem solve on the fly.

The area that you will cover during the season stretches across the Otago-South region, this means that you will be required to stay away from home occasionally. During the summer months (peak season) you will be required to work up to six days per week (but rewarded accordingly).

**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**
You will be someone who is motivated and holds a strong work ethic - you’ll be part of a busy work schedule where flexibility to flow to peaks and various locations throughout the year is required.

A Class 4 or 5 Licence with WTR is crucial and as you’re working with hazardous materials, it is preferable that you hold your Dangerous Goods licence, but this can be obtained. A keen interest in Road construction/Maintenance, specifically in Chipsealing, and hold appropriate clean licences (Classes 1-5, Wheels and Rollers). Training and support to obtain licenses will be offered.

You’ll also hold:

- A great work ethic - you’ll be part of a busy team and some long hours are required (but you’ll be rewarded accordingly)
- A strong focus on Safety and Quality
- Problem solving skills to solve daily challenges
- Flexibility - some out of town travel and weekend work will be required on occasion A can-do attitude - this is a great opportunity to be trained as a Chipsealing Operator - a highly sought-after skill in New Zealand and abroad

**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.



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