Wastewater Operator Apprentice
❄
Wastewater Operator Apprentice
Location: Hamilton City
Employment Type: Permanent
Working for our Infrastructure Operations Group provides the opportunity to impact the livability of Hamilton today and for generations to come. We provide safe and trusted infrastructure that our community wants, and our city needs. We’re looking after what keeps Hamilton running now and building the city of the future. Our work is the backbone of our great river city and we’re proud to deliver world-class solutions for Hamilton.
We have the opportunity for an Apprentice of Wastewater to join our City Waters team. This role is part of our commitment to future-proofing our workforce, and upskilling new staff to join our Plant Operations Team.
From day to day you will assist with the operations team at the Hamilton City Wastewater Treatment Plant, while undertaking on and off job training to complete your studies. You’ll be enrolled into the Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Wastewater Treatment and Level 5 New Zealand Diploma Wastewater Treatment, which are usually completed in 25 months, with a requirement for you to have completed at least 50% of the qualification in the first year.
You’ll be joining a team of industry professionals who are passionate about their contribution to our city’s water supply. We will support you in your studies and provide real-life experience working in a treatment plant. We are looking for candidates who work well in a team, have a natural affinity for technical systems, assessing risk, and are committed to health and safety. You’ll have an interest in waste water treatment and be keen to kick-start your career in this industry.
Hamilton City Council is committed to being a high-performance organisation with people who think differently, act with integrity, make it happen and work together. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that is committed to building a more vibrant, attractive and prosperous city.
Hamilton City Council is committed to being a high-performance organisation with people who think differently, act with integrity, make it happen and work together.
Learn more about the role by clicking here to view a copy of the position description!
Hamilton City Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. We will require proof that you have received the first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccination and your commitment to retaining your vaccination status by receiving follow-up booster vaccinations.
All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates may be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol assessments, credit check and a Ministry of Justice or Police vetting check.
We will only collect personal information from you, or any relevant agencies with your consent, in accordance with our obligations in the Privacy Act 2020, which are to only undertake pre-employment screening checks relevant to the specific duties and functions of the role being advertised. The types of checks we conduct will vary depending on the role. You can find more information by clicking here about our recruitment process including the specific checks we undertake for each role.
Hamilton City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.
Please note this role is being sourced directly and we are not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies. Due to border restrictions, only people who are already eligible to live and work in New Zealand should apply. Evidence will be required.