Downer

Trainee Service Locator

Downer  •  Auckland, NZ (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

  • Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes

  • Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role

  • Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer

  • Tool of Trade vehicle

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

We currently have an opening in Auckland for a Trainee Utility Locator to join our great team. Based in Auckland you will work with the latest technology supporting our customers locating utilities, mapping underground utilities, interpreting plans, and managing customer relationships. As a Trainee you will complete the hgihly regarded BeforeUDig Locator certification.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

  • Demonstrable experience in the Utilities industries preferred, though training will be provided

  • Full New Zealand Class 1 driver’s license

  • Good understanding of utility network architecture

  • Self-starter with an eye for detail and planning your work effectively

  • Great communication skills

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Underground Service Locators (USL), a part of Downer group, is a leading specialist company in the field of underground cable locating. We provide comprehensive location service for telecommunications plant, power, gas, water and private cable networks nationwide. Our customers nationwide include major telecommunications, utility companies, councils, and contractors.

We are 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.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online via the advertisement – email applications will not be accepted.

Please note, the Talent Acquisition team will be out of the office until mid-January 2026. We wish you all the best over the festive season and look forward to being in contact in the new year.

Downer

About Downer

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.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
North Ryde, AU
Year Founded
1933
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