Surfacing Plant Operator

**About the opportunity**:
Our Surfacing crew in New Plymouth is rapidly growing with plenty of exciting projects to work on. We have opportunities for experienced and newcomer Asphalt Surfacing Workers to join the fun, dedicated, and supportive team where you will get to grow your skill set with a variety of work whilst also having a good time with the team.

You will enjoy spending your work days outdoors and don't mind putting in the mahi. All your travel, accommodation, meals, and overtime allowances will be covered - do the mahi, get the treats

Day to day, you will undertake surface preparation, and sealing and asphalt surfacing - from small maintenance patches, subdivision access ways, all the way through to state highway carriageway resurfacing. You will also get the opportunity to operate a range of asphalt and sealing machinery, including trucks, pavers, skid steers, rollers, bobcats, and more. We have the best gear on the market and more shiny new toys on the way.

If you are keen to get your foot in the door with New Zealand & Australia's leading infrastructure provider, then this is the opportunity for you.

**Benefits**:
Downer offers more than just the basics you'd expect from a large organisation. Our benefits are designed to develop the whole person, at home and at work - trust us when we say we’ve got you covered. Here’s just a brief insight into some of the many things we can offer you:

- A competitive hourly rate, full-time hours (40 hours per week guaranteed) with overtime available if you want it - we’ll even pay you if we’re rained out
- Working conditions that give you a work-life balance and job security
- An employee recognition programme which celebrates and recognises our people
- Career development opportunities & a dedicated personal development plan
- All the tools of the trade you need to perform successfully your role, including clothing and merch
- Comprehensive employee benefits package through our partners - you will receive a great range of corporate discounts and benefits across banking, insurance, retailers, technology, vehicles, automotive, healthcare, childcare, homeware, dental care, travel, accommodation, and gym memberships and more
- We also encourage our people to participate in community volunteering initiatives and pay for the time you spend helping improve our community with Downer's volunteer leave
- A Socially responsible, inclusive, and diverse culture that includes a Zero Harm tolerance

**About you**:
Committed to championing safe work practices and being a team player, we also expect that you will bring with you:

- A minimum class 1 full New Zealand Drivers License
- Previous experience working with surfacing is preferred but not essential
- Class 2,4,5 and WTR endorsements are also desired, but we can help you with this
- A love for fitness, as this work will require you to carry out hands-on activities such as shovelling, digging, lifting, periods of walking and standing.
- A can-do attitude
- Flexibility to travel for work when required

With over 150 years of projects and knowledge under our belts, our position is strong, and our vision is innovative and future-focused (just like your career once you join us). We are building sustainable communities that you can be proud to say that you have been a part of producing.

**About us**:
At Downer, our purpose is to create and sustain the modern environment. From our roads to our rail, ports, and airports, our Transport Services business unit is responsible for keeping New Zealand moving.

We are big picture people, operating under a model that pushes beyond the here and now. We design, build and sustain the projects we work on whilst also developing innovative solutions to the world’s leading issues around sustainability, where we are recognised as global leaders.

We remain at the forefront of our industry by employing the best people and having the courage to challenge the status quo. Our people are experts in their fields, influencing and shaping our future.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to make a real difference by joining us as we continue to build a better tomorrow for generations to come.

**How to bring your Difference to Downer**:
Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol-free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-Employment drug test and medical.