Water and Drainage Supervisor
23 hours ago
We're on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced 3 Waters Supervisor who shares our passion for achieving excellence
Te Kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
We have a secured pipeline of work in our city, and we are now looking for a motivated individual to fill the role of Three Waters Supervisor.
- You will be based in Dunedin and will lead field crews working on capital projects and repairs in the three waters sector.
- Your responsibilities include defining project scopes, programming, and managing the delivery of all project elements, with a particular emphasis on maintaining safety and ensuring quality throughout.
- Your duties include assisting the team with our 3 Waters reticulation renewals, which involve civil pipe laying, testing, commissioning, and operating machinery such as excavators and trucks.
- This role includes an element of office-based work to support the safe and efficient delivery by our field teams.
- In this role, you will have a keen eye for detail to meet our customers' needs
- You will serve as a mentor to your teammates as you undertake a variety of activities to meet our contract standards.
Nga Pūkenga Matua | Important Skills
Along with your dedication towards work and your commitment to safe workplace practices, the other skills you will need to bring, such as:
- A minimum Class 1 - Full New Zealand Drivers Licence and Class 2/4 with WTR would be beneficial
- 6+ years relevant field-based experience
- A proven track record of working and supervising on 3 Waters projects
- Level 4 industry qualification
- Proficient in the use of a computer and MS-based applications
- Experience in operating a variety of civil machinery
- Work well in a team environment, but can self-manage workload
- Be honest, reliable, and hard working.
If you have a positive attitude and can adapt easily, this job is for you Focus on completing your tasks and making strong decisions while following the company's health and safety guidelines.
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone. We offer:
- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes.
- Access to , which offers discounts and savings on various products, including retail items, travel deals, and entertainment options.
- Employee assistance programs (EAP) which cover mental health, nutrition, financial, legal, coaching and career transition support
- Opportunities for development in a supportive team, and lots of room to grow.
Please have a look at our other great benefits here
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then click apply now.
We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check before starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.
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