Summary: Join a team of Water Servicepersons to maintain and repair water infrastructure, respond to faults, and install minor infrastructure, contributing to essential network services. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to grow your career in water services 2. Experience a wide variety of work and develop skills 3. Supportive environment with training and development Are you a looking for an opportunity to grow your career and join a great team of Water Servicpersons in Northland? 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. **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 three Water Servicepersons/Technicians, based in either Whangarei or Dargaville. We are looking for hardworking team players who take pride in delivering quality work and are 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 - $33.00 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 * The ability to interact 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 * Access to Perks@Downer, which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options * Training and development in a supportive environment, and room to grow * Employee assistance programs (EAP) which cover mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support **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.
Trademe · HR
Trademe · HR
