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Water Serviceperson

Employer
Downer EDI Limited
Location
Tauranga, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jul 23, 2021

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angle-right Job no: 579742
Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Tauranga
Categories: Engineering (All disciplines), Water

Downer has been designing, building and sustaining New Zealand's infrastructure for over a century and is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.

With over 12,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand's biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.

Downer are industry leaders in 3 Waters Maintenance in Tauranga and are looking to extend this across the new Western Bay Region! Our main goal is to hire good people that are hardworking, honest and looking for a long-term career with plenty of growth available! Downer has been awarded a 10 year contract to support the 3 Water Maintenance with Tauranga City and Wester Bay District Council.

We have multiple positions for a Water Serviceperson to join the team!

A bit about your role;

Downer NZ has career opportunities for Water Servicepersons to join their team supporting our Tauranga region. The positions are available for either experienced water service people or alternatively, candidates with a good understanding of the water industry, are keen to work and enjoy using your practical skills ideally with relevant trade qualifications and/or experience.

Key tasks:
  • Reactive priority response
  • Water leak dig up and repairs
  • Water mains break repairs
  • Meter, Valve and Hydrant repairs
  • Water Network Shutdowns
  • Water network maintenance inspections

A bit about you;

You will have previous experience with the Water Industry and will bring with you;
  • A full driver's licence and class 2 HT licence preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of civil construction or maintenance, labouring, preferably involved in water, wastewater and stormwater would be an advantage
  • Proven experience and an interest in Water Reticulation
  • Experience working with Water Mains and Service lines
  • Traffic management skills TC and or STMS trained would be an advantage
  • Current confined space entry trained would be an advantage
  • Strong focus on Health and Safety

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, head to www.downercareers.co.nz and enter reference number 579742 to apply.

A role with the Downer Water Team can advance your career and expand your skills. We offer you the opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive culture, and be part of a great team, working in a collaborative environment. We provide comprehensive training to meet the stringent criteria of our industry, a competitive remuneration package reflective of your skills and experience, and all the tools of trade you need to do your job.

Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test and medical.

Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Advertised: 14 Jul 2021 New Zealand Standard Time
Applications close: 02 Sep 2021 New Zealand Standard Time

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