Wastewater Operator — Plant & On-Call Maintenance

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

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.