Vacuum Truck Operator

Ventia; Kaikohe; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Career progression

Safety-focused team culture

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a Vacuum Truck Operator – Stormwater Technician to join our team in Kaitaia. You will operate a vacuum truck, transport waste to disposal facilities, and maintain stormwater infrastructure while contributing to community safety.

The role requires a NZ Class 2 licence and DG endorsement, with a strong focus on health, safety and teamwork. This is a full-time, on-site position with occasional weekend/night work.

Qualifications

• NZ Class 2 driving licence is required.
• DG endorsement is required.
• Experience in stormwater, drainage, civil construction, or utility maintenance preferred.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate a vacuum truck and related equipment.
• Transport waste to approved disposal facilities.
• Maintain stormwater infrastructure and devices.
• Perform water blasting and cleaning operations.
• Complete safety and maintenance documentation.

Skills

NZ Driver's Licence

DG endorsement

Stormwater experience

Health & safety mindset

Teamwork

Manual labour fitness

Confined Space cert (Adv)

Job description

What's in it for you?

Competitive hourly rate + Southern Cross Health Insurance

What's in it for you?

• Competitive hourly rate + Southern Cross Health Insurance
• A supportive team culture with a strong safety focus
• Career progression within a leading infrastructure services company
• Variety in your day-to-day work with no two days the same

About The Role

Find your further with Ventia as a Vacuum Truck Operator – Stormwater Technician to join our dedicated team based in the beautiful Kaitaia!

As part of our stormwater operations team, you will play a key role in maintaining critical infrastructure and helping keep local communities and waterways safe.

This is a full-time position working 44 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend and night work required.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a vacuum truck and associated equipment
• Driving and transporting waste to approved disposal facilities
• Servicing and maintaining stormwater infrastructure and devices
• Water blasting and cleaning operations
• Completing safety and maintenance documentation

About You

• NZ Class 2 Drivers Licence
• Dangerous Goods (DG) endorsement
• Experience in stormwater, drainage, civil construction, or utility maintenance industries
• A strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards
• A positive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physical fitness and the ability to perform manual labour in outdoor environments
• Confined Space and Gas Detection certifications (Advantageous)

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.