Capital Works Operator

Veolia Environmental Services; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

OT after 8h

OT after 40h

On-call allowances

Meal allowances

Team environment

Local benefits

Gym discounts

Social club

Growth opportunities

Stable employment

Meaningful work

EAP support

Job summary

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Civil Construction Operator to deliver capital works across three waters infrastructure on-site. Focus will be on capital works, with duties varying by contractual needs.

The role offers competitive remuneration in NZD per hour, with overtime after 8 hours daily and after 40 hours weekly, plus allowances where applicable and opportunities for growth within a world-leading 3 waters network.

Qualifications

• Relevant hands-on trade experience.
• Exposure to water and/or wastewater industry is preferable.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues and contractors.
• Motivation for excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support the capital works team on site to ensure safe, efficient, and timely completion of all project deliverables.
• Execute all aspects of capital works projects from establishment through to completion.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and implement safety measures to maintain a zero-harm environment.
• Coordinate with Team Lead, contractors, and internal departments to facilitate seamless project execution and maintain clear communication throughout all phases.
• Ensure all work is completed to the highest quality standards.
• Maintain accurate on-site project documentation.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Customer service mindset

Education

Drain laying qualification (desirable)

Tools

Excavator operation

Truck operation (Class 2/4)

Job description

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Veolia Australia & New Zealand is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water, waste management and energy solutions. With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 170 years, Veolia operates in more than 57 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 6500 employees in Australia & New Zealand.

The Opportunity

The Civil Construction Operator is responsible for delivering construction projects across the three waters infrastructure to enable Veolia to meet its approved capital works programme. The focus of work will be on capital works, however the work will vary according to contractual and client needs.

What's on offer

• Competitive remuneration - $30 to $38 per hour dependant on experience
• Time and a half after 8 hours daily,
• Time and a half after 40 hours weekly,
• On call allowances, where applicable,
• Meal allowances, where applicable,
• A great team focused working environment
• Employee benefits at local businesses,
• Reduced gym membership fees,
• Employee social club,
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Stable employment with a reputable, world leading, 3 waters Network focused organisation
• Meaningful work that contributes to the well-being of our community and keeps the cogs of society turning.
• Employee assistance programs (EAP) through assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support

What you'll be responsible for

• Support the capital works team on site to ensure safe, efficient, and timely completion of all project deliverables
• Execute all aspects of capital works projects from establishment through to completion,
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and implement appropriate safety measures to maintain a zero-harm work environment
• Coordinate with Team Lead, contractors, and internal departments to facilitate seamless project execution and maintain clear communication channels throughout all phases of capital works projects
• Ensure all work is completed to the highest quality standards
• Maintain accurate on site project documentation

What you'll need to be successful

Qualifications:

Relevant drain laying or industry construction qualification desirable. Training provided for the right candidate.

Experience:

• Relevant hands‑on trade specific experience.
• Exposure to the water and/or waste water industry and basic understanding of various water treatment technologies and processes is preferable.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues and contractors and to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to fault find on damaged 3 waters infrastructure.
• Civil works and operation of various plant including excavators
• Class 2 and 4 trucks
• Proven problem solving skills and proposed methodologies.
• Motivation and enthusiasm, a keen eye for detail and a desire for excellent customer service.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you'll join a team of over 6500 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. Here, you'll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.

To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.