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Driver Operator/ Civil Labourer

1/14/2026

The role involves driving and operating machinery as part of a crew working on utility infrastructure projects. General duties will also be required based on skills and experience.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Enabling communities to thrive. It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster. Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.

About the Role

Te kōwhiringa | The opportunity
Our Dunedin team is seeking a Class 4 Driver Operator / Civil Labourer to join our utility infrastructure crew delivering water main and gravity pipeline capital works.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for driving and operating machinery while supporting a crew to safely and efficiently deliver high-quality civil works. You’ll also carry out general labouring and civil duties aligned with your skills and experience, helping ensure projects are completed on time, to specification and in line with Downer’s Zero Harm commitment.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure stable, long-term work with a leading infrastructure provider, while developing your skills and building a career in the water and utilities sector.

Mōu Koe | About you
You’re a reliable and safety-focused team player who enjoys hands-on work and contributing to successful project outcomes. You take pride in doing the job right and bring a positive attitude to the worksite every day.

You will bring:

A Class 4 driver licence (WTR endorsements an advantage)
Civil construction experience preferred, particularly in water, wastewater or stormwater
Experience operating plant and machinery within a crew environment
A strong commitment to health, safety and environmental best practice
Willingness to learn new skills and grow your career with Downer
Solid work ethic and dependable approach to work

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Downer’s Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today’s critical assets and networks across the electricity, water, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.
Our people are at the heart of what we do. Downer is an inclusive employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and cultures.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
Please submit your application online via the advertisement – email applications will not be accepted.

Key Skills

Class 4 LicenseWTR EndorsementsCivil Industry ExperienceWater Sector KnowledgeWastewater Sector KnowledgeStormwater Sector KnowledgeHealth and Safety EmphasisEnvironmental Protection CommitmentPositive AttitudeAdaptabilityDependabilityStrong Work EthicEager to LearnCareer Development