Class 5 Sealing Operator

2 weeks 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

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**Te** **kōwhiringa | The Opportunity**
Our Liddell St, Invercargill based Sealing crew requires a skilled Class 5 Driver / Operator due to our peak season fast approaching This role works as part of our crew of sealing experts, delivering to a schedule of surface strengthening, road widening, safety improvements to full seal projects.

Safely operate, navigate and care for Class 5 machinery, cart heavy machinery and aggregates to site. As a skilled operator, you’ll be able to spread aggregates and won’t be afraid to lend a helping hand amongst the crew when needed.

This is a Full Time, Permanent opportunity based from our Liddell Street depot. During our peak season (Summer months) work commences across the Southern region and bordering regions, occasional overnight stays and 6 day work weeks will be required, but rewarded accordingly

**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**
- Experience in road surfacing (advantageous)
- Minimum 1 year experience operating Class 5 heavy vehicles
- Experience carting heavy machinery and spreading aggregates
- Interest in road sealing works and activities
- A great work ethic with a strong focus on Safety and Quality
- Flexibility - some out of town travel will be required on occasions.

**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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