Serviceperson Water

Fulton Hogan; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Overtime available

Career progression

Safety focused culture

Job summary

Fulton Hogan, in partnership with Tiaki Wai, is hiring for a water services role focused on maintaining critical water assets. You will perform planned and reactive tasks, install and repair connections, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable water supply.

Ideal candidates have water or civil/construction experience, proficiency with hand tools and small plant, and a valid driver’s licence. Opportunities for further study and career progression are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in the water or civil/construction industries and able to use hand tools and small plant.
• Ability to use iPad/tablet to record information.
• Full, clean driver’s licence (Class 1 required). Class 2, W,T,F endorsements advantageous.
• First Aid, Confined Spaces, Working at heights certificates beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair water connections on all sizes of mains.
• Flush and charge water mains.
• Work with teams and contractors to achieve results.
• Undertake planned and reactive works across the Wellington region.

Skills

Water industry

Hand tools

Small plant

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Overtime willingness

Teamwork

Tools

iPad

Tablet

Job description

The opportunity

We have an important job maintaining our most precious assets - water, health, and the environment – and this is your chance to be involved.

Our water teams play a critical role in ensuring a continual supply of quality water with minimal interruptions to communities. No two days will be the same as you head out across the Wellington region undertaking a mix of planned and reactive works where you’ll:

• Install and repair water connections on all sizes of mains
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with trade practice
• Flush and charge water mains
• Work together with various teams and contractors to achieve results

What’s in it for you?

• A career in the water industry! We offer ongoing training, development, and support to gain industry recognised qualifications and certifications
• Significant career pathways and supportive people leaders
• The ability for extra earning through overtime and on call work
• Company benefits depend on employer (Fulton Hogan or Tiaki Wai)
• A commitment to yourhealth, safety, and wellbeing
• A busy, challenging, and fulfilling job making an impact for generations to come

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Experience in the water industry or the civil/construction industry, with the ability to use hand tools, small plant and machinery
• The ability to use technology (i.e. iPad or tablet) to record information
• An understanding and commitment to health and safety in the workplace
• A full, clean driver’s licence (you must have a full class 1 licence to be considered), Class 2, W,T,F endorsements would be advantageous
• First Aid, Confined Spaces, working at height certificates would be beneficial
• You need to be reliable, and bring a hard-working attitude with you
• The flexibility to work overtime and on a roster than includes shift work/ on call
• A willingness to complete further studies and work towards the Connexis Infrastructure works qualification.

About us

Tiaki Wai works in partnership with Fulton Hogan (An Alliance) to improve three water services across the Wellington Region. The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values.

The Alliance outcomes are delivered through a combined workforce between Tiaki Wai and Fulton Hogan, which enables shared resourcing and innovative solutions for the regions water networks.

We have a career pathway - placement and applicable rates are based on your existing skills, experience and qualifications.