Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Water Service Person
Maintain and repair water, wastewater & stormwater networks, respond to faults and emergencies.
Job Highlights
About the Role
We’re looking for a Water Serviceperson to join our team in Invercargill, supporting the operation and maintenance of water, wastewater and stormwater networks. This practical, field‑based role involves routine maintenance, responding to pump‑station faults and network incidents, completing reinstatement works to a high standard, and participating in standby and call‑out rosters as well as incident and emergency response.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸network maintenance
- ▸fault response
- ▸reinstatement works
- ▸standby roster
- ▸emergency response
What You Bring
If you take pride in your workmanship, enjoy problem‑solving in the field and want to help keep essential services running, this is a solid opportunity within a trusted utilities provider. You’re reliable, team‑focused and comfortable working outdoors in a hands‑on role that serves the community. • Experience in water, wastewater or stormwater reticulation and pump station maintenance • Relevant infrastructure, water or trade qualifications (or working towards them) • Strong safety awareness and commitment to Zero Harm • Ability to complete field documentation accurately and on time • Full Class 1 licence (Class 2, RTW, traffic management and confined spaces training an advantage) • Willingness to take part in standby and call‑out rosters
Requirements
- ▸pump maintenance
- ▸trade qualifications
- ▸safety awareness
- ▸field documentation
- ▸class 1 licence
- ▸problem solving
Work Environment
Field