Serviceperson - Water Industry

• Looking for qualified level 3 & 4 Servicepersons with Civil or Water experience
• Great earning potential as detailed in advertisement
• Permanent opportunities, Porirua, Wellington and Lower Hutt

The opportunity

Our serviceperson role is not related to drain laying, our teams play a critical role in ensuring a continual supply of quality water with minimal interruptions to communities and ensuring our drainage networks are free flowing and repaired promptly. Working in either our Drainage, Water or Roading Department in the reinstatement team, no two days will be the same as you head out across the Wellington and South Wairarapa regions undertaking a mix of planned and reactive works where you will:

• Install and repair water and drainage connections on all size mains

• Work on jobs of all shapes and sizes

• Flush and charge water mains

• Ensure a free-flowing wastewater and stormwater piped network is maintained.

• Complete network repairs, clear blockages and sewage problems, minimize leaking infrastructure, installing connections

• Construct and adjust manholes and pipelines or be a part of a team attending different locations to reinstate roads, footpaths and berms which includes concreting and general labouring.

• Work together with various teams and contractors to achieve positive outcomes

To find out more about the water, drainage and reinstatement teams, qualification pathway and what we are offering please visit our information website here.

What’s in it for you?

In this role you will have the potential to earn between $85000 and $105000 including overtime worked and on-call allowances, depending on level of qualification.

• Ongoing Training and Development for certifications and qualifications
• Significant career pathways and supportive people leaders
• A commitment to your health, safety, and wellbeing
• An active, challenging, and fulfilling job making a pathway to a rewarding career path for life.
• We offer remuneration based on your current tickets, licensing, and experience, to enquire about skilled remuneration starting points please feel free to contact us.
• Benefits dependent on your allocation to Fulton Hogan or Wellington Water will apply.
  

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A reliable, hard-working, and can-do attitude.
• The ability to use technology (i.e., iPad or tablet) to record information.
• An understanding and commitment to health and safety in the workplace.
• A full, clean driver’s NZ class 1 License a must & class 2 an added benefit.
• Enjoy working outdoors and can complete manual labour tasks.
  
• The flexibility to work on an on-call roster than includes shift work and standby.

About us

Wellington Water work in partnership with Fulton Hogan (An Alliance) to improve three water services across the Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa Regions. The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.

The Alliance outcomes are delivered through a combined workforce between Wellington Water and Fulton Hogan, which enables shared resourcing and innovative solutions for the regions water networks.

How to apply:

To apply for the role, click on the” apply” button. Please note only online applications will be accepted. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, please apply Today!

To apply for this role, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand.

For further information, or a copy of the position description following this link or email: [email protected]