Wastewater Serviceperson - Auckland

Wastewater Serviceperson - Auckland


Company
Citycare Water
Location
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
124 days ago
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Job Description
Protecting the health of our water.About UsWe believe that’s worth caring about.At Citycare Water, we’re proud to be the country’s largest dedicated experts in three waters – around 600 good people, making it happen across 10 locations. We specialise in water network maintenance and reticulation renewal construction. We service almost a quarter of properties nationwide; and we maintain over 20,000kms of pipe network. That’s 2X the length of the NZ’s state highways! Water may seem like such an everyday thing. but that’s what makes it so important. every day, every living thing needs it.So, join us on our mission to ensure every community has access to safe water for life - we believe that’s worth striving for.About The JobWe’re looking for an experienced Wastewater Serviceperson to join our team in Auckland.RequirementsThe role involves carrying out physical work needed to complete high-quality projects to meet company and contract requirements. This may include a wide range of tasks such as:General labouring – cleaning, clearing, lifting or other civil workOperating plant and machinery as required such as loaders, rollers and trucksTrenching, excavation and drainageMaintain tools, plant and equipmentWhat You’ll NeedClass 1 and 2 licence and WTR Endorsements is essential, class 4 licence is desirableConstruction skills and knowledgeIdeally you will have previous experience in maintaining wastewater systems or experience within the construction and utilities industry.Some experience working on three waters, subdivision, and trenching and drainage projects is advantageous.You will need to be physically fit, health and safety focused, and work well in a team as well as independently.All preferred candidates will be required to complete preemployment checks to the employer’s satisfaction. These checks include but are not limited to, ministry of Justice criminal conviction report, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.If you have any further questions, please email [email protected] And CultureWe offer an inclusive and vibrant company culture where effort is rewarded, fresh ideas are welcome, and success is celebrated. No two days are ever the same, and the opportunities are limitless. We also prioritise job security and are committed to supporting our people through good times and bad.Find Out MoreVisit our Careers page to hear from our people about what it’s like working for Citycare Water; and visit out News section to read about the work we do protecting the health of our water in our local communities.We encourage all applicants, regardless of their background or experience, to apply if they feel they are a good fit for the role. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and believes that every member of our team brings unique perspectives and strengths to our company.

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