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We offer:\nHealth care and wellbeing benefits\n\nDeals and discounts from local and national retailers\n\nWhānau scholarships\n\nDevelopment programmes and ongoing career opportunities across New Zealand and Australia\n\n$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer\n\nTe kōwhiringa | The Opportunity\nAs an Excavator Operator based out of our Tasman depot, you'll be a valued member of our crew delivering a variety of civil construction works across the region. This is a hands-on role where you'll operate machinery safely and efficiently while supporting the team to deliver quality outcomes for our customers and communities.\nYour work will include drainage installation, footpath and kerb preparation, excavation, backfilling and general civil construction activities. Experience with auguring and rock placement is highly regarded. You'll also be willing to get stuck in and assist with ground-based tasks when required to help out team mates, making you a true all-round operator.\nNgā pūkenga matua | Important Skills\nYou will have proven experience operating excavators within the civil construction industry and be confident working across a range of civil projects. 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