Jetter Operator - Whanganui

Veolia | Australia & New Zealand; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

On call allowances

Meal allowances

Great team environment

Professional growth opportunities

Stable employment with a leading water

Job summary

Veolia Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Jetter / Hydrovac Operator for the Whanganui contract. You will operate truck-mounted jetting/hydro-excavation units, install, renew or repair water and wastewater infrastructure, and maintain equipment per manufacturer and Veolia procedures.

Role requires operating heavy plant, managing site safety, and coordinating with subcontractors while ensuring high-quality service and compliance with NZ laws.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or Level 4 in Works Infrastructure preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in water and/or wastewater treatment and/or water, wastewater and stormwater network operation/maintenance advantageous.
• Must hold a driver’s license (Class 2 minimum; Class 4 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Safely operating class 2/4 heavy vehicle plant to excavate for pipe installations or renewals.
• High-pressure water cleaning of sewer infrastructure for maintenance.
• Directing subcontractors on-site and coordinating with the team to deliver quality service.

Skills

Heavy vehicle operation

Confined spaces entry

Team collaboration

Driver's license (Class 2)

Education

Level 3 or Level 4 in Works Infrastructure

Tools

ISO 9001 knowledge

ISO 14001 knowledge

Job description

About Veolia

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 Jetter / Hydrovac Operator operates truck-mounted high-pressure jetting and hydro-excavation units for the Whanganui contract to install, renew, and repair water and wastewater infrastructure per manufacturer and Veolia procedures. The role is also responsible for maintaining vehicles and equipment according to Manufacturer Operations and Maintenance Manuals, Veolia procedures, and NZ law to keep equipment safe and operable.

What's on offer

• Competitive remuneration
• Time and a half after 8 hours daily or after 40 hours weekly
• On call allowances, where applicable
• Meal allowances, where applicable
• A great team focused working environment
• 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

Reporting to the Operations Manager, your key responsibilities include:

• Equipment & Vehicle Operation: Safely operating class 2/4 heavy vehicle plant and machinery to excavate for pipe installations, repairs, or renewals, as well as performing high-pressure water cleaning of sewer infrastructure for reactive and proactive maintenance.
• Site & Material Management: Safely removing and disposing of excavated material, entering confined spaces, working at heights, and managing site traffic management plans as needed.
• Supervision & Collaboration: Directing subcontractors on-site and collaborating with team members and contractors to deliver a positive customer experience.

What you’ll need to be successful

Qualifications

• Level 3 or level 4 in Works Infrastructure preferable (or alternative experience)

Experience

• Experience in water and / or wastewater treatment and / or water, wastewater and Stormwater network operation and maintenance is considered advantageous.
• Previous experience in service delivery and / or trade is considered advantageous.
• Experience in operating heavy plant or machinery.

Other Relevant Expectations

• Personal Attributes & Communication: Requires high integrity, a strong work ethic, adaptability, practical problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Effective communication skills across organizational levels and with clients/customers are necessary.
• Workplace Skills & Training: Requires good literacy and numeracy skills, accurate record-keeping ability, computer literacy, and a willingness to undergo further training.
• Licensing & Availability: Must hold a driver's license (Class 2 minimum; Class 4 preferred or willing to obtain) and be willing to work out-of-hours and participate in an on-call/weekend roster.
• Compliance: Requires an understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and Health and Safety legislation.

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.