Water Service Technician - Overtime & Career Path

Fulton Hogan; Wellington; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development path

Overtime opportunities

Health & wellbeing

Supportive leadership

Team culture

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in Wellington is hiring for water maintenance professionals to install and repair water connections, flush mains, and coordinate with multiple teams. You’ll work across planned and reactive tasks to support reliable water services for communities.

The role emphasizes health and safety, a reliable work ethic, and the potential for overtime or on-call duties. A Class 1 license is required with possible endorsements; training pathways exist through Tiaki Wai and Fulton Hogan.

Qualifications

• Experience in the water industry with ability to use hand tools, small plant and machinery.
• Ability to use technology (iPad/tablet) to record information.
• Commitment to health and safety in the workplace.
• Full, clean Class 1 driver's licence (Class 2, W, T, F endorsements advantageous).
• First Aid, Confined Spaces, working at height certificates beneficial.
• Reliable, hard-working attitude with flexibility for overtime and rostered shifts.
• Willingness to pursue further studies toward Connexis Infrastructure works qualification.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair water connections on all sizes of mains.
• Flush and charge water mains.
• Work with various teams and contractors to achieve results.
• Ensure all work adheres to trade practice and safety standards.

Skills

Hand tools

Small plant operation

Technology usage (iPad/tablet)

Health & safety focus

Reliable & hard-working

Overtime/on-call willingness

Full Class 1 driver's license

Education

Connexis Infrastructure works qualification (preferred)

Tools

iPad/tablet for recording data

Job description

Fulton Hogan in Wellington is hiring for water maintenance professionals to install and repair water connections, flush mains, and coordinate with multiple teams. You’ll work across planned and reactive tasks to support reliable water services for communities.

The role emphasizes health and safety, a reliable work ethic, and the potential for overtime or on-call duties. A Class 1 license is required with possible endorsements; training pathways exist through Tiaki Wai and Fulton Hogan.