Water Serviceperson - Auckland

Protecting the health of our water.About UsWe believe that’s worth caring about.At Citycare Water, we’re proud to be the country’s largest dedicated experts in three waters – around 600 good people, making it happen across 10 locations. We specialise in water network maintenance and reticulation renewal construction. We service almost a quarter of properties nationwide; and we maintain over 20,000kms of pipe network. That’s 2X the length of the NZ’s state highways! Water may seem like such an everyday thing. but that’s what makes it so important. every day, every living thing needs it.So, join us on our mission to ensure every community has access to safe water for life - we believe that’s worth striving for.About The JobWe’re looking for an experienced Water Serviceperson to join our team of everyday heroes in Auckland!In this role you will assist with the repair and maintenance of water reticulation networks, on a reactive and scheduled basis, to contract specifications. This will involve a wide range of activities such as repairing leaking water mains (50 mm to 200mm), repairing and installing service pipes and leaking hydrants, repairing meter connections or replacing meters when required and servicing all valves and hydrants.What You’ll NeedWe are looking for someone with more than 6 months relevant work experience as a trainee or water labourer. You will be licensed and skilled at operating most plant and equipment.You will need to be physically fit, health and safety focused, and work well in a team as well as independently.A full class 1 license is required.We are looking for someone who might be starting or part-way through their water industry qualifications, or if not you will be willing to start on this pathway with us.All preferred candidates will be required to complete preemployment checks to the employer’s satisfaction. These checks include but are not limited to, ministry of Justice criminal conviction report, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.Benefits And CultureAt our core, we believe that diverse teams drive better outcomes. We're proud to support and invest in initiatives that create a workplace where everyone feels they belong:Perks such as discounted health insurance, mental health first aiders, regular health check-ups, flu vaccinations and access to our employee assistance programme.Our Women in Water network provides resources, support and opportunities to thrive as a woman in your career and life in general. This wāhine-only environment is a safe space to connect, ask questions, share thoughts and experiences, support each other and have some fun.Employee benefits and discounts via BOOST. Making Waves – Reward & Recognition Program: We celebrate team members who truly live our values through our Making Waves program, recognising and rewarding outstanding contributions every quarterYou’re covered from your very first day, with bereavement leave and five days’ sick leave available right from the start.Our culture values different perspectives and we provide mentorship and training to help all team members succeed and progress in their careers.Find Out MoreVisit our Careers page to hear from our people about what it’s like working for Citycare Water; and visit out News section to read about the work we do protecting the health of our water in our local communities.We encourage all applicants, regardless of their background or experience, to apply if they feel they are a good fit for the role. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and believes that every member of our team brings unique perspectives and strengths to our company.