Civil Excavator Operator - 3 Waters

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.

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced 3 Waters Excavator Operator to join our Queenstown-based team delivering essential water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.

This is a hands‑on role working alongside an experienced civil crew on a range of urban infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for safe and efficient excavation activities, supporting pipe installation, maintenance, repairs, and renewals across our network.

The successful applicant will be competent operating machinery ranging from 1.5T to 20T excavators, with most work typically undertaken in the 5-10T range. You will have experience working around live serv...