Reticulation Maintenance Service Person

September 17, 2024

Waimakariri District Council

Rangiora

Wide variety of work, no day is ever the same
Strong focus on integrity, safety and quality Long term job stability
Plenty of support, great learning and development opportunities

The Water Unit manages the reticulation network, water, wastewater & stormwater treatment plants, the annual 3 Waters renewal programmes and capital projects for the Waimakariri District Council. The Waimakariri District is a New Zealand top five growth area, at 60,000+ people, the fourth largest District by population in the South Island.
This role involves the maintenance of the Waimakariri District Council's utilities. As a Reticulation Maintenance Service Person you will be responsible for repairing utility mains, installing service pipes, replacing meters, water shutdowns, inducting sub-contractors to site, and minor infrastructure upgrades. There will be a need for call outs, roster duties and weekend work, once knowledge and experience are deemed capable.
We are looking for people who have a professional and positive attitude with experience in water, engineering, construction, and maintenance who enjoy working collaboratively. You will need the following:

Relevant licenses, including Class; 1, W, T, R (Class 4 desirable)
Good knowledge and experience working in water and wastewater systems
Have some experience within the water industry including repair, maintenance and install experience, Level 4 Water Reticulation Qualification (or willing to complete this)
Ability to read site plans
Commitment to Health & Safety and work place First Aid
Site Traffic Management Supervisor or Traffic Controller

You will provide exceptional service in a time-critical industry and have the ability to work unsupervised.
This role requires an excellent level of customer service as you will be dealing with homeowners and members of the public. You will be a great communicator and have the ability to get along and engage with people at all levels of our organisation. We place an emphasis on team culture so a person that will fit in within the team is important.
We are committed to training and professional developments and will provide training and qualification opportunities to the right candidate.
For any further information on this position, please contact, Tjaart van Rensburg - Water Unit Manager on 0800 965 468 (0800WMKGOV). If you have the appropriate skills, experience and attitude to fulfil the requirements of this position, and you want to be on our team then get in touch because we want to hear from you!
All successful applicants will need to pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening test.
The Council is an equal opportunity employer.
Click here to view the Position Description.
Applications close 9 October 2024.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available