Truck and Trailer Driver
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. Downer Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
Downer is proud to be commencing long-term Road Maintenance and Surfacing contracts across the Southland region. We’re excited to recruit skilled people from local communities to help maintain and enhance the region’s roading network, keeping Southland moving.
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Truck & Trailer Driver to join our Southland team.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being on the road, takes pride in their truck, and has experience moving materials safely and efficiently. You'll be responsible for a range of cartage activities, supporting our road maintenance, surfacing and construction crews across Southland.
From chip cartage and bulk material haulage through to supporting maintenance operations, you'll play a key role in keeping our projects moving.
The position involves operating and maintaining truck and trailer units, transporting materials safely, completing vehicle checks and supporting wider crew activities when required
Day to day responsibilities:
- Full truck and trailer cartage operations across the Southland region
- Transport sealing chip, aggregate, bulk materials and spoil
- Maintenance metalling and aggregate spreading
- Support sealing, road maintenance and construction projects
- Load, transport and unock materials safely
- Complete pre start checks and maintain your vehicle
- Complete required logbooks, timesheets and documentation
- Support the wider crew when needed
Important Skills
- Class 5 licence
- Truck and trailer driving experience
- Experience in chip cartage, metalling or aggregate/bulk haulage preferred
- Good knowledge of load restraint and safe transport practices
- Strong commitment to health and safety
- Reliable, team-focused attitude
- Civil construction or road maintenance experience is an advantage
Why you will enjoy working here
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:
- Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
- Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer
- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships, Z station and more!
- $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 738330
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.