Wastewater Services Technician

Wastewater Services Technician

  • Build your career, knowledge and experience
  • Full-time, permanent opportunity
  • Central work location + supportive & vibrant team!

Ko tatou tenei: About Us

Here at the South Waikato District Council, we believe that the health and wellbeing of our people is critical to our success. While we focus on delivering quality services, building excellent facilities, growing a strong economy and fostering a solution-based customer service. We work hard to create an environment where our team feel supported, valued and inspired.

Te āheinga: The opportunity

As part of a dedicated team, you will be primarily responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks to meet resource consent. Some of these tasks involve the following:

  • Operate, inspect, repair and maintain all wastewater equipment
  • Collect, test and record samples ensuring that effluent meets resource consent
  • Enter wastewater manholes, chambers and pump stations for inspections and maintenance
  • Investigate wastewater pipeline leaks, equipment failures, blockages, and overflows

Full details of key responsibilities are available in the Job Description.

He kōrero mōu: About you

To excel in this role, you will need to be able to think on your feet, work autonomously as well as part of a team, with the ability to accurately record data and write reports.

Ideally, you would be a New Zealand Certified technician with two to three years of relevant experience. However, if this role appeals to you and you are a qualified tradesperson who is prepared to upskill, we encourage you to apply.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

As a member of our team, you will benefit from ongoing professional development, safe and healthy working conditions, regular health checks (eye tests/vaccinations), subsidised pool visits, group discounts with Southern Cross Healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Programme (free Counselling service), an active Social Club, staff purchasing packages and ample free car parking!

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted, so don't miss out on this great opportunity.

Click here to find out why the South Waikato District is the place to be. https://www.swnz.co/live/


Applications close: 8 February 2022

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