What We Offer
The Opportunity
Our Southland Water business is seeking a Civil Pipelayer to join our Water Projects crew in a full-time position based out of our depot in Invercargill
As a successful applicant, you will be involved in delivering a variety of civil projects, primarily in the 3-waters sector. The role is working as part of a team undertaking labouring tasks such as pipe laying for both drainage and watermains, manhole construction, trench compaction, building formwork, concrete pours etc. The role also includes operating a range of machinery such as excavators, trucks, loaders etc. Our projects span from rural areas to urban or industrial sites for various clients including local councils, government agencies, private industry and land developers.
About You
Advantageous but not essential
Drivers License Class 4, 5.
Drainlayer and Level 3 (or higher) Water Retic qualifications.
STMS Traffic Management qualification.
About Energy & Utilities
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, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, tele-communications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
How to apply
Please submit your application online via the advertisement – email applications will not be accepted.

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