Drainlayer & Machine Operator – Invercargill
Downer · Invercargill
Job description
About the role
Join Downer’s construction team in Invercargill to operate machinery and deliver essential drainage work on civil and infrastructure projects across Southland. You will be part of a safety‑first crew, handling drainage installation, earthworks and machine operation on real‑world infrastructure projects.
Key responsibilities
- Operate construction machinery safely and efficiently on site.
- Install drainage systems according to project plans and specifications.
- Perform earthworks and trenching while protecting underground services.
- Read and interpret plans, levels and technical drawings.
- Maintain compliance with trench safety standards and safe work practices.
Required profile
- Proven experience in drainage installation and civil works.
- WTR endorsements and relevant machine‑operating experience.
- Ability to work from plans and levels.
- Knowledge of trench safety and underground services.
- Class 2 licence or higher is advantageous.
- Strong understanding of safe work practices.
Required skills
- Drainage installation
- Civil works
- WTR endorsement
- Machine operation
- Reading plans and levels
- Trench safety knowledge
- Underground services awareness
- Class 2 licence (or higher)
- Safe work practices
What we offer
- Stable, long‑term employment with one of New Zealand’s largest infrastructure firms.
- Free Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes.
- Competitive hourly rates aligned with experience.
- Opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
- Discounts on insurance, retail, gym memberships and more.
- $500 bonus for employee referrals.
- Safety equipment and clothing provided.
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