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Downer New Zealand

Wastewater Serviceperson

  • Posted 3d ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Invercargill

Job Description


About Us
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.

About the Team
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure.
We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors.
Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Job Description
Te Kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Downer is an industry leader in water, providing water services to a quarter of New Zealanders. We support our customers across the full asset lifecycle from the conceptual development of a project through design, construction, commissioning, and whole-of-life support and optimisation.

We are currently seeking a Water Serviceperson to join our busy team in supporting the Southland/Invercargill region. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in the water industry and be able to handle a wide range of jobs and projects to maintain the water networks. The main purpose of this position is to carry out operations and maintenance tasks, as well as respond to faults in the Invercargill City Water networks.

Your duties could include:

  • Routine and planned preventative maintenance, installation, and repairs on water assets such as water pipes & mains
  • A hands-on role in completing work safely and meeting our client and the needs of the contract


Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

You will have a great attitude, reliable and hardworking and will bring with you:

  • A nationally recognized qualification in Water Reticulation, or similar industry
  • Driver’s license; Minimum Class 1 + Class 2 & RTW an advantage
  • Confined spaces and hazard awareness training would be beneficial
  • Knowledge and experience in urban and rural water reticulation system maintenance


Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. 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 also offer:

  • Free access to Marram health care benefits for you and your whanau and discounted holiday homes
  • All the tools of trade and PPE you need to do your job
  • Great promotion and career development opportunities


Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then click apply now or go to our careers page here and enter reference number 716372 to apply.

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.

Hard Skills Required

  • Wastewater Maintenance
  • Equipment Repair
  • Confined Spaces Training

Soft Skills Required

  • Adaptability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service

Benefits and Perks

  • ⏰
    Flexible Work
  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 💯
    Employee Mentoring Program
  • 🩺
    Health Insurance
  • 📣
    Referral Bonuses
  • 🤱
    Extended Parental Leave
  • 📈
    Professional Development
  • 🌿
    Wellness Program
  • 💪
    Physical Health Workshops
  • 🧕
    Inclusive Workspace
  • 💚
    Counselling Services
  • 🎖
    Long Service Rewards
  • 🔋
    Unlimited Annual Leave
  • 🧠
    Mental Health Workshops

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work
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