Wastewater Network Technician, Auckland

Ko wai mātou - Who are we Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu - New Plymouth District Council is a local government organisation located in the heart of New Plymouth. Our vision is to be the Sustainable Lifestyle Capital, and our district boasts a spectacular natural beauty from Taranaki Maunga to the moana. In 2021, we were awarded the most liveable city (for a population between 75,000-150,000) by the International Awards for Liveable Communities. We work collaboratively with iwi, Government, not-for-profits and businesses to achieve outcomes that benefit our community.Teāheinga - The opportunity Are you an experienced operator looking for your next challenge? Our Three Waters team is looking for a Wastewater Network Technician, which is a hybrid role undertaking inspections of our trunk wastewater mains and assisting with pump station operation. It is an exciting time in our Three Waters team as we plan and develop our resilience and capability for the future, which will have far reaching and positive impacts on our community.Tino takohanga - Key responsibilities: - Undertaking reactive and scheduled checks and inspections of wastewater trunk main manholes and pipe bridges in a safe, efficient and effective manner to the required standards - Arranging maintenance and repairs to the trunk main manholes and pipe bridges- Monitoring the performance of the contractors undertaking these activities - Undertake reactive and scheduled pump checks and rotation; pump, wetwell and chamber cleaning and ground duties in a safe, efficient and effective manner to required standards - Be able to respond on-site to call outs when on duty within Council's committed timeframes- Issue Permit to Work for work on Council Wastewater pump stations - Have a good understanding of Excel. Data entry will be required for asset management Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako - Essential skills and experience The successful candidate will have one of the following: - Level 3 qualification in relevant discipline e.g. Infrastructure Works or similar or studying towards this qualification- You will also need computer literacy, Class 1 Driver's licence, Permit Receiver qualification and Permit Issuer qualification - Having Traffic Management TTM worker would be an advantage He aha ai a Taranaki? - Why Taranaki? With the stunning Mt Taranaki as a backdrop and the warm iron sands along our coast, it is no wonder Taranaki is one of the best regions in New Zealand and the world. In Taranaki it's easy to achieve an enviable lifestyle without having to compromise your career. Our regions dynamic surf, multitude of parks and gardens, iconic walkways, major events calendar and mountain playground make this the place to live!Ōu mātou rourou - What we offer At the New Plymouth District Council we aim to create and sustain a truly rewarding workplace environment for our staff including solid career pathways, learning and development opportunities as well as personal and professional development. You can expect tostart in this permanent full-time role with us between $63,351 - $66,106.We have also put together an Our Peoples Package that spans Wellbeing, Development, Benefits, Culture and Recognition. If you think this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr