The Opportunity
At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 4000 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world.
We currently have vacancies (3 x positions) for a Networks Operators based in Queenstown, who will be responsible for operating and maintaining water, wastewater and stormwater reticulation networks and ensure service delivery demonstrates Veolia’s commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and customer service while meeting performance and key performance indicators and applying health and safety procedures.
What's on offer
- On the job training and career development.
- A great team-working environment.
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Employee share plan where employees have the opportunity to purchase discounted Veolia shares
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Assure which covers mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support
- $30-$32 hour wages- permanent full time position 40 hours / week
What you'll be responsible for
Maintenance and repair of the water and wastewater reticulation networks.Installation and repair of water metresRepair of burst water mainsAct as a point of contact for customer requests for service. Appropriately respond to these in a timely manner, assessing and coordinating remedial action if required.Accurately log all reports and jobs, completing the necessary paperwork and filing where requiredParticipate in the development and implementation of Capital Works improvement programsProvide network operations support to the Networks Supervisor and Veolia team undertaking minor repairs, assisting with major repairs and replacing reticulated pipelines.Positively contribute to the district based operations teams by fostering effective working relationships with field, engineering and management staff, client representatives, customers and suppliers.Participation of on-call rosterUndertake such general duties as required for the effective provision of services to the client and customers.What you'll need to be successful
An effective communicator who can interact and relate to staff at all levels of the organisation, and the client / customers.Willing to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues for a harmonious team environmentA self-starter who can work with a high degree of autonomyPlanning and organisational ability and proven ability to maintain accurate work recordsHigh degree of personal integrity with a good work ethicConfidence in one's own judgement and capabilityCan maintain a stable performance level during periods of pressure and able to quickly adapt to changing circumstancesGood literacy and numeracy skillsWilling to complete further training as requiredComputer literateCurrent full driver's licence (preferably with Class 2)Ideally have pipe welding, electrofusion, plumbing trade, drain layer or construction trade background / experienceAbility and willingness to work out of hours when requiredBasic Understanding of Health and Safety legislation.Preferred :
Wheels, Tracks & Rollers endorsements (preferred)Traffic Management (preferred)Working Heights (preferred)Confined Space (preferred)National Certificate in Water Reticulation (preferred)A Veolia Career
At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career, and a more sustainable world.
If you are a reliable team player with excellent organisational, communication and customer service skills, we would like to hear from you.
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To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.