Wastewater Operator

Corde; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work vehicle

Phone

Training and mentoring

Job summary

Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant in Canterbury is hiring Wastewater Operators to support a growing and complex maintenance workload. You will monitor, repair and maintain pumps and plant equipment, with after-hours on-call duties and a focus on safety and quality records.

The role offers a permanent full-time position, 40 hours weekly, with on-site work, training, and a supportive mentoring environment. A strong team ethic is valued.

Qualifications

• Wastewater experience is advantageous.
• Level 4 Wastewater qualification is advantageous but not essential.
• Mechanical aptitude with hands-on repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine checks, servicing and mechanical repairs on pumps and plant equipment.
• Investigate, diagnose and fix faults across the treatment process.
• Support process monitoring and compliance reporting.
• Join the after-hours on-call roster, responding to alarms and events such as wet weather, blockages and overflows.
• Keep accurate job records, timesheets and plant checks.
• Willingness to be part of the on-call roster.
• A strong safety mindset and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Physical fitness and the ability to work well independently and in a team.

Skills

Wastewater experience

Mechanical aptitude

On-call readiness

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Education

Level 4 Wastewater qualification

Job description

Our team at the Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant is growing in size and complexity every day. We're on the hunt for some keen, work hungry Wastewater Operators to join our awesome crew to help our ongoing maintenance workload.

About the role | Ko te kaupapa

As a vital role for the Selwyn district, you'll help keep the plant running smoothly and compliant with its resource consents. You'll monitor, maintain and repair treatment plant assets, with some work across the wider Selwyn wastewater network. Day to day, you’ll:

• Carry out routine checks, servicing and mechanical repairs on pumps and plant equipment
• Investigate, diagnose and fix faults across the treatment process
• Support process monitoring and compliance reporting
• Join the after-hours on-call roster, responding to alarms and events such as wet weather, blockages and overflows
• Keep accurate job records, timesheets and plant checks
• Mechanical aptitude and confidence with hands-on repairs
• Wastewater experience or a Level 4 Wastewater qualification (advantageous, not essential)
• Willingness to be part of the on-call roster
• A strong safety mindset and a positive, can-do attitude
• Physical fitness and the ability to work well independently and in a team

What we bring | He aha ta tatou kawe mai

• Competitive hourly rate, with weekly pay
• Work vehicle and phone
• Permanent full-time role, 40 hours a week.
• Training and support to grow your technical skills and qualifications
• A great team environment with experienced mentors

The company is committed to providing a safe work environment. Successful candidates are required to pass a pre-employment medical, drug, and alcohol test prior to employment.