Skilled Services Labourer

Marlborough District Council•Marlborough, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The serviceperson’s team are committed to the continual supply of quality water and efficient drainage networks, with minimal interruptions to communities. This can include after-hours service for emergency repairs. With responsibilities including inspections, maintenance of our assets and providing regular and timely reporting on completion of works and condition of assets. You’ll be expected to escalate any issues or deficiencies in a timely manner. Duties may include; Installation and repair of water and drainage connections on all size mains Flush and charge water mains Ensure wastewater and stormwater piped networks are free flowing. Clearing blockages and sewage problems, minimise leaking infrastructure, installing connections and completing network repairs as required. Working with various teams and contractors to achieve positive outcomes.

Requirements

Working knowledge of water supply networks and drainage systems
Appropriate physical fitness required to cope with heavy manual work with a can-do attitude
An ability to read and produce engineering plans/sketches of service installations
A Current, clean class 1 licence is a must
An understanding and commitment to health and safety in the workplace
The flexibility to work on an on-call roster that includes shift work and standby
If you enjoy working outdoors, have a positive attitude, can demonstrate excellent planning and prioritising skills, with good initiative while being a strong team player
Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand

Nice To Haves

NZ Certificate in Infrastructure Works, L3 or L4, or a willingness to gain this certificate
A class 2 licence

Responsibilities

Inspections, maintenance of our assets
Providing regular and timely reporting on completion of works and condition of assets
Escalate any issues or deficiencies in a timely manner
Installation and repair of water and drainage connections on all size mains
Flush and charge water mains
Ensure wastewater and stormwater piped networks are free flowing
Clearing blockages and sewage problems
Minimise leaking infrastructure
Installing connections and completing network repairs as required
Working with various teams and contractors to achieve positive outcomes