Sprayer Operator

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why You Will Enjoy Working Here

An exciting opportunity has become available due to an internal promotion within our Auckland Sealing team.

If you're an experienced Sprayer Operator looking to take the next step in your career, this is your chance to join one of New Zealand's leading infrastructure providers and play a key role in keeping Auckland's road network moving.

At Downer, we invest in our people and create opportunities for them to grow, succeed, and build long-term careers.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay plus penal rates 

• Health care and wellbeing benefits 

• Discounts from major local and national retailers 

• Whānau Scholarships 

• Ongoing training and development opportunities 

• Career progression across New Zealand and Australia 

• A supportive team culture where safety and quality come first 

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Due to an internal promotion, we're looking for an experienced Sprayer Operator to join our high-performing Auckland Sealing team based in Penrose.

As part of our busy Sealing Operations crew, you'll help deliver a variety of projects across the Auckland region, including:

• Chip sealing and reseals 

• First coats and second coats 

• Patching programmes 

• Commercial sealing projects 

In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for operating and driving the bitumen sprayer truck, ensuring accurate spray rates, completing quality checks, and maintaining plant and equipment to the highest standard. You'll be joining a crew that takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality work that keeps our roads performing at their best.

This is a full-time, permanent position, with occasional travel and weekend work required during peak periods.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

We're looking for someone who is passionate about the roading industry and enjoys being part of a hardworking team.

You'll bring:

• Proven experience operating an emulsion or bitumen sprayer 

• Class 4 Driver Licence 

• WTR endorsements 

• Strong commitment to health, safety, and quality 

• Experience in chip sealing, roading, or civil construction 

• A positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in alongside the crew 

• Flexibility to travel when required 

Most importantly, you'll take pride in delivering quality work and contributing to a strong team culture.

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to Apply

If you're ready to bring your skills to a team that values safety, teamwork, and quality, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and join a crew that's helping shape Auckland's roads for the future.

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.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.