Waimakariri District Council Looking for Reticulation Contracts Service Person at Rangiora, Canterbury Full Time

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

The Water Unit manages the reticulation network, water, wastewater and 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 working as part of a team on contracts works of the Waimakariri District Council’s utilities. As a Reticulation Contracts Service Person, you will be responsible for working on minor infrastructure upgrades.

You will have a professional and positive attitude with experience in water, 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
• Experience within the water industry including repair, maintenance and install experience, Level 3 or 4 Water Reticulation Qualification (or willing to complete this)
• Ability to read site plans
• Commitment to Health & Safety and First Aid within the workplace
• Site Traffic Management Supervisor or Traffic Controller experience

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 development and will provide training and qualification opportunities to the right candidate.

For any further information on this position, please contact, Fraser Withers – Reticulation Contracts Team Leader 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 and Ministry Of Justice Criminal Record Check.

The Council is an equal opportunity employer.
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