Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Wastewater Service Technician
Operate and maintain wastewater network, respond to faults, and support emergency on-call roster.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Wastewater Serviceperson, you’ll play a vital role in operating and maintaining the Tasman District Council wastewater network, including reticulation systems, pump stations, and wastewater treatment plants, ensuring compliance with resource consents, legislation, and service level expectations. You’ll respond to faults, complete scheduled and reactive maintenance, and support incident and emergency responses as part of an on‑call roster. Working independently and as part of a wider team, you’ll help deliver reliable wastewater services that protect the environment and support the wellbeing of the Tasman community.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸network operations
- ▸system maintenance
- ▸compliance
- ▸fault response
- ▸emergency support
- ▸on‑call
What You Bring
• Experience in underground services, water, drainage, or wastewater maintenance. • Qualification or practical experience operating wastewater networks (Level 4 Wastewater Treatment preferred). • Comfortable working on an on‑call and standby roster. • Confined‑space and hazard‑awareness training desirable. • Full driver’s licence (Class 2; RTW licence an advantage). • Strong communication skills with confidence dealing with the public. • Technically capable, proactive, and able to work independently or within a team. • Competent using mobile field devices and completing accurate documentation.
Requirements
- ▸underground
- ▸level 4
- ▸on‑call
- ▸confined‑space
- ▸driver’s licence
- ▸communication
Work Environment
Field