Field Reticulation Technician: Keep Rural Water Flowing

Clutha District Council; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clutha District Council is seeking a Reticulation Technician to join our rural water team in Balclutha. This field-based role keeps our community’s water services running smoothly and safely through hands-on inspections and readings.

You’ll inspect tanks and restrictors, read meters for accurate billing, service pressure reducing valves, and maintain high standards of safety and hygiene while working outdoors in all conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience/qualifications in water services, utilities, or a trade.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all conditions.
• Full driver licence (essential) and commitment to safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Complete annual tank and restrictor inspections.
• Carrying out urban and rural water meter readings for billing accuracy.
• Inspecting and servicing pressure reducing valves (PRVs).
• Work in an environmentally safe and hygienic manner.

Skills

Practical

Record-keeping

Independent worker

Team player

Full driver licence

Education

Water services/trade qualification

Job description

Clutha District Council is seeking a Reticulation Technician to join our rural water team in Balclutha. This field-based role keeps our community’s water services running smoothly and safely through hands-on inspections and readings.

You’ll inspect tanks and restrictors, read meters for accurate billing, service pressure reducing valves, and maintain high standards of safety and hygiene while working outdoors in all conditions.