Drainage Network Operator – Whanganui, NZ | Impactful Work

Veolia Environmental Services; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time and a half after 8 hours daily

Time and a half after 40 hours weekly

On-call allowances

Meal allowances

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services is seeking a Drainage Operator to join the Whanganui team. You will maintain and repair wastewater and stormwater networks, install and repair connections, and respond to customer service requests while ensuring safety and KPI targets are met.

The role offers a stable, community-focused environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, overtime eligibility, and on-call allowances where applicable.

Qualifications

• Effective communicator with staff at all levels and with clients/customers.
• Autonomy to work with minimal supervision and deliver reliable results.
• Planning, organisational ability and accurate work records.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of pipes, blockages and pump stations.
• Installation of new manholes.
• Install and repair Stormwater and Wastewater connections.
• Act as a point of contact for customer requests for service.
• Respond promptly and coordinate remedial action as required.
• Coordinate and provide contractual reporting to the Client.
• Log reports and jobs and file paperwork.
• Oversee contractor activities onsite, including overtime as needed.
• Contribute to Capital Works improvement programs.
• Provide network operations support for minor repairs and major repairs replacements.
• Work with engineering, management, client representatives and suppliers.

Skills

Communication

Autonomy

Planning

Integrity

Adaptability

Commercial acumen

Numeracy

Teamwork

On-call readiness

Education

National Certificate in Pipeline Maintenance and Construction

Drain laying experience

Job description

Veolia Environmental Services is seeking a Drainage Operator to join the Whanganui team. You will maintain and repair wastewater and stormwater networks, install and repair connections, and respond to customer service requests while ensuring safety and KPI targets are met.

The role offers a stable, community-focused environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, overtime eligibility, and on-call allowances where applicable.