Water Installer

CORDE; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle (Limited use)

Job summary

CORDE in Rolleston, Canterbury, is seeking an experienced Water Installer to join our busy forward work program. The role involves leading a small team, reading plans, and delivering Three Waters projects on time.

Play a key part in site coordination, safety, and liaising with Foreman. A Full Class 2 licence with WTR endorsement is desirable; NZ residency or visa required.

Qualifications

• Water network knowledge and Three Waters systems.
• Experience leading a team on water infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read construction drawings, plans and specifications.
• Strong focus on health and safety and safe work practices.
• Experience coordinating daily site activities and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team on Three Waters projects.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, plans and specs.
• Coordinate daily site activities and allocate resources.
• Support the Foreman with planning and safety on site.

Skills

Water network knowledge

Team leadership

Reading plans & drawings

Site coordination

Health and safety leadership

Job description

What's the job?

Are you an experienced Water Installer looking for a new opportunity or seeking to step into leadership? We are seeking someone to join our growing Rolleston based team for our busy forward work program.

About the role | Ko te kaupapa

As an experienced Water Installer, the right candidate will have a good knowledge and understanding of Three Waters networks, experience in pipelaying, backfilling and compaction, working in and around trenches and service connection. This role plays an important part in managing and overseeing a variety of projects, ideally experienced at reading and interpreting plans, communicating effectively and meeting production targets.

What you’ll bring | Ko ngā pukenga ōu

• At least 3 years of experience in Three Waters and leading a team
• CCC Authorised Water Installer (desirable)
• Full Class 2 driver licence with WTR endorsement (desirable)
• Experience delivering water renewals, new infrastructure projects, installing PE, PVC, and ductile iron pipelines
• Strong understanding of water reticulation networks and Three Waters infrastructure
• Operating abilities, including 3 tonne to 20 tonne excavators
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, service plans, and specifications
• Proven experience coordinating daily site activities and supporting the Foreman with planning and resource allocation
• Competent working around live Services – water, wastewater, stormwater, gas, power, and comms
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice, with the ability to lead safe work practices

What we bring | He aha ta tatou kawe mai

• Hourly pay, paid weekly
• Company vehicle (Limited use)
• Permanent, full-time role, Monday – Friday with large forward workload
• Continue to expand your skillset with ongoing training & development
• Increased KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones
• Birthday leave after 1 year and access to our employee BOOST programme

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.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.