Hamilton City Council
2023 Drainage/Wastewater Serviceperson (Start ASAP)
Hamilton
Opportunity expired
Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- NZD 51,000 - 58,000 / Year
- Allowances, Free Medical Insurance
- 1-3 vacancies
- Apply by 18 Dec 2022
- Start date ASAP
Our City Delivery Team is out around the city working in crews the underground network for water, stormwater, and wastewater. We are currently looking for qualified tradespeople or those with a bit of experience in the industry – but if you think you’d like to learn and have a can-do attitude we’d love to hear from you!
The teamwork from a list of jobs to maintain, fix and service the water network for the community with tasks like:
- Fixing a water leak
- Sorting out a blocked pipe
- Attending an emergency flood
- Keeping a drain or pipes
- Constructing a new connection for a new house or subdivision
This position offers:
- Full-time ongoing work
- Opportunities to progress – with on-the-job training!
- Excellent team culture - Have fun while you work!
- Competitive pay rates start at $26 + Allowances + Kiwisaver
- Relocation package if required
What we require of you:
- Level 3 or Level 4 New Zealand certificate (water and wastewater reticulation) OR Experience in a similar role working on the tools
- Available to be rostered on-call after hours and weekends
- Full NZ Drivers Licence
- Pass a pre-employment drug test
Learn more about the role on our website to view a copy of the position description!
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- New Zealand Citizen +more
- Engineering & Mathematics +more
- Associate Degree or higher
Reviews
As a Graduate Building Inspector, currently I will be going to sites with senior inspections in my team and do inspections
processing resource consents
Checking of plans if they comply to the building code.
About the employer
Hamilton City Council
4.1
500 - 1,000 employees
Government & Public Service
Being a part of Hamilton City Council is a chance to impact a city, add value to the community, embrace challenges and grow your career.
Pros and cons of working at Hamilton City Council
Pros
Constantly changing environment and some of the people I have met.
Extremely supportive environment Fun work place culture Friendly staff.
Good people and support from the organization
Probably the health insurance; I haven't had to use it yet, but it's nice to know it's there if I need it.
Fexibility/freedom given
Cons
A lot of uncertainty around job security, not a very creative environment.
Low pay Limited recourses
Salary
So far I haven't come across any negatives
Lack of clarity in objectives at times