Te kowhiringa | 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 life-cycle from the conceptual development of a project through design, construction, commissioning, and whole-of-life support and optimisation.
We have a great opportunity within our Northland team for at least five experienced Water Servicepersons/Technicians, based in either Whangarei or Dargaville. We are looking for hardworking, team players who takes pride in delivering quality work and is committed to placing health & safety above all else.
The positions are all full time (minimum 40 hours), permanent, paying an hourly wage between $29.66 - $32.00 an hour, dependent on experience and/or qualifications. This role is offered as part of a union, there are opportunities to earn overtime, penal rates, and stand-by rates.
The successful applicants will be able to experience a wide variety of work with opportunities to develop their skills within the industry.
Your duties could include:
- Carrying out routine maintenance & repairs on the water infrastructure network
- Respond to faults on the water network
- Repairing, maintaining and installing minor infrastructure on the water network
- Reporting accurate data through an electronic device
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
You will have a great attitude, be reliable and hardworking and will bring with you:
- An NZ Registered Level 4 qualification, or a minimum of three years' relevant experience in either water, wastewater or stormwater networks could substitute a formal qualification.
- Proven ability and competence in the care, maintenance and operation of plant and equipment
- Computer skills, being able to operate and input data into a mobile field device
- NZ Driver’s License Class 1 minimum, Class 2 would be beneficial
- Ability in dealing with the public respectfully.
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki konei | 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:
• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Safety equipment and clothing provided as part of the role
• Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
Me pehea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application!
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.
