Water Reticulation Operator
Construction · Christchurch, New Zealand · Contract · $35 - $38/hr · Visa: Ask us
Civil and trade professionals looking for a long-term pathway in New Zealand's water sector should consider this Christchurch contract. An experienced team responsible for maintaining essential water networks is recruiting a Water Reticulation Operator, and the role offers a chance to develop technical capability and progress within the industry.
The core of the work is precise plant operation on excavators, pumps and small plant around underground services and live water infrastructure. Prior reticulation experience is not a prerequisite. Candidates with a strong civil or trade foundation who are reliable, practical, safety-focused and keen to learn are welcome, and they will join a team that measures itself on workmanship, safety, dependability and mutual support.
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Key Responsibilities
- Operate excavators, small plant, pumps and associated equipment with precision.
- Work around underground services and live water infrastructure in line with safe practice.
- Deliver water network maintenance and diagnose faults.
- Install, repair and replace water pipes and associated components.
- Apply the controls that protect drinking-water quality during maintenance and repairs.
- Participate in on-call and after-hours work while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Enjoys hands-on work outdoors and is ready to get stuck in.
- Confident using tools and machinery and comfortable diagnosing faults.
- Committed to completing work safely and to a high standard.
- Competent, safe operation of excavators, diggers and other small plant.
- Experience with compaction equipment, pumps and water-related machinery.
- Understands water mains, service connections, valves, hydrants and fittings.
- Capable of installing, repairing and replacing water pipes and associated components.
- Understands the procedures that protect drinking-water quality during maintenance and repairs.
- Able to interpret network plans, drawings and underground service information.
- Preferred: Class 1 Driver Licence.
- Preferred: a positive, can-do attitude.
- Preferred: a strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
- Preferred: good practical and problem-solving skills.
- Ideally, effective both independently and within a team.
- Ideally, a strong commitment to health and safety.
- Ideally, good physical fitness and the ability to work outdoors.
- Ideally, flexibility for on-call and after-hours work.
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