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Underground Locator Technician (Horowhenua/Wellington)

Employer
Downer EDI Limited
Location
Wellington, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Feb 14, 2022

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Category
Technicians
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
angle-right Job no: 581826
Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Wellington, Levin
Categories: Engineering (All disciplines), Telecommunications

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 10,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand's biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.

Underground Service Locators (USL) is a leading specialist company in the field of underground cable locating. We provide comprehensive location service for telecommunications plant, power, gas, water and private cable networks nationwide. Our customers nationwide include major telecommunications, utility companies, councils, and contractors.

About the role:

Due to growth and opportunities to further expand our business, we currently have an opening in the Horowhenua / greater Wellington area for a Utility Mapping GPR Technician to join our great team. You will work with the latest technology supporting our customers locating utilities, mapping underground utilities, interpreting plans, and managing customer relationships.

About you:

To be successful you should ideally have:
  • Previous telecommunications or utilities industry experience
  • Experience with GPR cable/pipe location
  • Good understanding of utility network architecture
  • Good understanding of CAD Systems
  • A willingness to learn and develop basic survey and Arc GIS skills
  • Full New Zealand driver's license
  • Physically fit
  • Self-starter with an eye for detail and planning your work effectively
  • Great communication skills

What we offer:

This is an opportunity to join a growth industry; working for one of New Zealand's leading underground locator companies and making a real difference for our customers. You will be provided with the best equipment and support. We want only the best people working with us.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, head to www.downercareers.co.nz and enter reference number 581826 to apply.

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: 17 Jan 2022 New Zealand Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 Feb 2022 New Zealand Daylight Time

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