Serviceperson

He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare

Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata

When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy

Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $3.8 million every day!

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

Based in Mangere, our Maintenance Services Network (MSN) team have an exciting opportunity for a Water Serviceperson to join the team.

In this role, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Installations and repair of water pipes and mains and fire hydrants.
• Installation of new water meters
• Relocation of existing water connections
• Maintenance on water networks
• Operation of small diggers and loaders to excavate and backfill Watercare assets
• Minor infrastructure upgrades
• Work as part of the team on-call standby roster
• A willingness to complete further studies and work towards the Water Industry Infrastructure works qualification through Connexis.

You will be an excellent communicator, engaging with a high standard of customer service as you will regularly interact with our customers and members of the public.

Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you

In this role you will bring:

• Confidence in operating a variety of hand tools and small plant machinery?
• A great work ethic and ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Relevant industry experience within the Water industry
• A full, clean NZ Drivers Licence (Class 1). A Class 2 licence or R, T, W, F, D endorsements will be advantageous.
• A commitment to Health and Safety
• Ability to work as part a roster which will include shifts out of normal business hours and weekend work.

Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you

We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:

• Training and development opportunitie
• Life and income protection insurance plans
• Generous parental leave
• Employee discounts at a range of large retailers

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply

Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - www.careers.watercare.co.nz