Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Drainage Foreperson
Supervises crew laying stormwater and wastewater drainage works outdoors
Job Highlights
About the Role
A new outdoor role is available in the New Plymouth Construction Team as a Drainage Foreperson. The role involves mentoring teammates, managing storm‑water and wastewater projects, and performing maintenance for various clients. • Mentor teammates on storm‑water and wastewater projects • Manage crew onsite during project execution • Lay various sized pipes and ancillaries • Perform small civil works and maintenance activities
Key Responsibilities
- ▸mentoring
- ▸crew management
- ▸pipe laying
- ▸civil works
- ▸maintenance
- ▸stormwater
What You Bring
Interested candidates should click “Apply Now”. All successful applicants must complete a pre‑employment drug test, medical examination and Ministry of Justice check, with support available if needed. • Class 2 full New Zealand driver’s licence, able to drive manual vehicles • Proven drain‑laying experience and qualification • Track record operating machinery in civil construction • Physical ability to work outdoors and stay on feet • Strong communication and technical skills
Requirements
- ▸class 2 licence
- ▸drain laying
- ▸machinery operation
- ▸physical ability
- ▸technical skills
Benefits
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by providing an environment and resources for employee success. They offer health care and wellbeing benefits, retailer discounts, Whanau scholarships, and development programmes with career opportunities across NZ and Australia. • Health care and wellbeing benefits • Deals and discounts from local and national retailers • Whanau scholarships • Development programmes and ongoing career opportunities across NZ & Australia
Work Environment
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