Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Water Service Person
Maintain and operate water, wastewater and stormwater networks in Invercargill.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Perform routine maintenance on water, wastewater, and stormwater networks. • Respond promptly to pump‑station faults and network incidents. • Complete reinstatement works to high standards. • Participate in standby and call‑out rosters for incident and emergency response. • Maintain accurate and timely field documentation. • Apply strong safety awareness and uphold Zero Harm principles.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸network maintenance
- ▸fault response
- ▸reinstatement works
- ▸standby roster
- ▸field documentation
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
The ideal candidate has experience with water, wastewater or stormwater reticulation and pump‑station maintenance, and holds or is working towards relevant infrastructure or trade qualifications. They demonstrate strong safety awareness, a commitment to Zero Harm, and can complete field documentation accurately and promptly. A full Class 1 driver’s licence is required, with additional licences and training such as Class 2, RTW, traffic management or confined‑space being advantageous, and they are willing to join standby and call‑out rosters. • Possess experience in water, wastewater or stormwater reticulation and pump‑station maintenance. • Hold or be pursuing relevant infrastructure, water or trade qualifications. • Hold a full Class 1 driver’s licence (additional licences and training advantageous). • Demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and ability to work outdoors in a community‑focused role.
Requirements
- ▸water maintenance
- ▸trade qualifications
- ▸class 1 licence
- ▸teamwork
- ▸zero harm
- ▸field documentation
Work Environment
Field