Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Water Serviceperson - Leading Hand
Plan, manage and perform water project maintenance, installations and repairs.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role you will be responsible for overseeing water assets, ensuring maintenance, installation and repairs are carried out, and directing activities to meet safety targets while delivering hands‑on work that satisfies both client and contract requirements. • Perform routine and planned preventative maintenance, installation, and repairs on water assets such as water pipes and mains. • Organise, direct, and control activities and operations to ensure all targets are safely met. • Work hands‑on to complete tasks safely while meeting client and contract requirements. • Provision of all tools of trade and required PPE.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸maintenance
- ▸installation
- ▸repairs
- ▸safety management
- ▸asset oversight
- ▸tools provision
What You Bring
Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills – we are looking for a reliable, hardworking individual with a positive attitude who possesses the relevant experience, qualifications and licences to succeed in this position. How to apply – if interested, click apply now. All successful candidates must complete a pre‑employment drug test, medical examination and Ministry of Justice check, with support available if needed. Apply promptly as vacancy closing dates may vary. • Minimum 3 years experience in civil construction, drainage, labouring, plumbing, agriculture work, preferably involving water, wastewater, or stormwater. • National Certificate in Water Level 4. • Proven experience or interest in water reticulation. • Current confined space entry training (advantageous). • Full Class 1 driver’s licence with ability to drive a manual vehicle.
Requirements
- ▸3+ years
- ▸civil construction
- ▸water level4
- ▸water reticulation
- ▸confined space
- ▸class 1 licence
Benefits
Why you will enjoy working here: Downer Group values diverse experiences, talents and cultures, offering an inclusive workplace with health care benefits, discounted holiday homes, employee perks, full tools and PPE, and opportunities for training and growth. • Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes. • Access to Perks@Downer – discounts on retail, travel, and entertainment. • Training and development opportunities in a supportive environment with room to grow.
Work Environment
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