Special Machine Operator

5 months ago


Taupo, 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**

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 Taupo based Central Plateau team where we take pride in taking on projects, big and small and delivering them to world-class standards - every time

As a Special Machine Operator, you will ensure high-quality infrastructure projects are delivered to plan using your expert operator skills. You will operate specialist machinery including bitumen tanker, specialist transporter units, excavators, graders, and trucks but will also from time to time need to use hand tools to get the job done.
- You will utilise a wide range of construction plant and machinery
- Ensuring efficient use of materials, supplies, and equipment
- Ensure quality assurance, and support with problem-solving and planning

**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**

You will have experience operating civil machinery in road maintenance or construction environments. With an eye for detail and a steady hand, you will have a passion for quality results and a knack for project delivery. You’ll bring with you:

- Full Class 4 or 5 NZ Drivers Licence with WRT endorsements (essential)
- Flexibility to work weekends and night shift as required
- Be able to travel and stay away from home as required
- Enjoy working outdoors and keeping physically fit
- Be reliable and hard working

**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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