Field Wastewater Network Operator

Uisce Éireann; Ireland; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Uisce Éireann is seeking a Wastewater Network Operator to join the Asset Operations team in Ireland. The role supports the operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of the wastewater network, ensuring regulatory compliance and high levels of service for communities.

You will work across a defined area, respond to alarms, perform routine maintenance, and engage with customers and local authorities. Out-of-hours work and standby shifts are required, with appropriate overtime rates.

Qualifications

• Secondary level education or equivalent work experience.
• Experience using IT systems is advantageous.
• Full, clean Irish driving licence (category B) is required.
• Experience in health and safety culture is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support operation of the wastewater network to deliver consistent customer service and routine maintenance on network assets.
• Regularly check chemical dosing measures and assist with sampling activities.
• Inform customers about issues and resolutions and follow up on escalated complaints.
• Support Customer teams and assist with queries that impact service delivery.
• Act as first responder in the field and advise customers on policies and codes of practice.
• Record and report information using IT systems and raise follow-on work orders.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures and perform risk assessments.

Skills

Driving licence (Irish B)

Health & safety culture

Labouring/ construction experience

Wastewater network knowledge

IT systems experience

Problem solving

Customer service

Hazardous environments work

Education

Secondary level education or equivalent work experience

Water/Utilities experience

Job description

Uisce Éireann is seeking a Wastewater Network Operator to join the Asset Operations team in Ireland. The role supports the operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of the wastewater network, ensuring regulatory compliance and high levels of service for communities.

You will work across a defined area, respond to alarms, perform routine maintenance, and engage with customers and local authorities. Out-of-hours work and standby shifts are required, with appropriate overtime rates.