Civil Construction Operator - Queenstown

Veolia; Otago; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Time and a half after 8 hours daily

Time and a half after 40 hours weekly

On call allowances

Meal allowances

Great team focused working environment

Employee benefits at local businesses

Reduced gym membership fees

Employee social club

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Veolia Australia and New Zealand is seeking a Civil Construction Operator to join the Queenstown capital works team. You will help deliver three waters infrastructure projects on site, ensuring safe, efficient and timely completion with a focus on quality workmanship.

Ideal candidates have hands-on trade experience and a relevant qualification; training is provided for the right person. To apply you must be a NZ citizen, resident, or have the right to work in NZ.

Qualifications

• Trade experience is desirable.
• Exposure to water/wastewater industry preferred.
• Ability to establish working relationships with colleagues and contractors.
• Fault finding on damaged 3 waters infrastructure desirable.
• Civil works and operation of plant including excavators.
• Class 2 and 4 trucks experience preferred.
• Strong problem solving and methodologies.
• Motivation, enthusiasm and attention to detail.

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 work environment.
• Coordinate with Team Lead, contractors, and internal departments to facilitate seamless project execution and maintain clear communication.
• Ensure all work is completed to the highest quality standards.
• Maintain accurate on-site project documentation.

Skills

Trade experience

Water/wastewater exposure

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Civil works

Excavator operation

Truck operation

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Drain laying qualification

Job description

Civil Construction Operator - Queenstown

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 Capital Works 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
• 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

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

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.

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.

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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.