Construction Operator

4 days ago


Nelson, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

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

Downer is an industry leader in water, providing water services to a quarter of New Zealanders. We support our customers across the full asset lifecycle from the conceptual development of a project through design, construction, commissioning and whole-of-life support and optimisation.

The construction operator is responsible for undertaking capital works, asset renewals and assisting with maintenance of the 3Waters networks, under direction of the Contract Manager / Projects Team Supervisor.

**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**
- Preferable to have several years’ experience in the civil construction industry.
- Experience water reticulation and / or pipe-laying
- Skills with construction machinery, ideally excavators, WTR’s.
- Time management skills
- Must be able to work both unsupervised and within a team environment
- Traffic management skills desirable
- Preferred current Class 2 driver’s license minimum Class 1
- Ability to Communicate (verbal and written)
- Uses Initiative, good problem solver
- Self-motivated, energetic, proactive, and results-orientated.

**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 Or copy and paste the following link into your browser: people.downergroup.co.nz/join-our-utilities-team/

**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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