Title:  Capital Works Excavator - Queenstown

The Opportunity

Veolia Australia & New Zealand (Veolia) is the only global company to provide a full range of environmental services in the fields of water solutions, waste management solutions and energy solutions. 

With the global expertise gained from serving the environment for more than 150 years, Veolia operates in more than 40 countries around the world, with well over a hundred sites and approximately 4000 employees in Australia & New Zealand. 

We currently have a vacancy for a Capital Works Operator to carry out repairs and capital works on water pipes lines, water main upgrades, waste pipes, wastewater sewers, storm drains or any other services or structures in our Queenstown contract.   
 

What's on offer

• On the job training and career development 
• A great team-working environment
• Competitive hourly rate

What you'll be responsible for

• Installation of water / wastewater subdivisional development connections
• Provide assistance to the Queenstown Operations and Maintenance team as required 
• Delivery of water, wastewater asset renewals, stormwater plant and network repairs and upgrades.
• Contribute to the management of the Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems while applying the procedures in all aspects of work.
• Work to the company values (CR2IS) involves all employees being Customer Focused, having Responsibility and Respect in the workplace, offering new ideas through Innovation, setting goals and disciplining oneself through Performance, and working together with Solidarity and Team Work.
• Comply with the requirements of Veolia New Zealand Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Policy Statements, including participation at local toolbox and health and safety meetings.
• Adhere to all written and verbal instructions, procedures and information issued by Veolia New Zealand relating to both health and safety and environmental issues and with all relevant clauses of the Integrated Business Management System Manual.
• Comply with the requirements of the company business management system and the Quality Policy for drinking water, wastewater treatment and disposal to contribute to the company commitment to provide safe, high quality drinking water and wastewater services that consistently meets or exceeds the requirements of the Contracts.
• Report any problems with the business management system, particularly in relation to the management of occupational health and safety, environment and drinking water.
• Undertake such general duties as required for the effective provision of services to the client and customers. 

What you'll need to be successful

• Class 1 Licence essential although Class 2 Licence will be an advantage
• Wheels, Tracks and Roller endorsements (however this can be arranged for the right candidate)
• Experience in 3 waters networks operations and maintenance / capital works delivery
• Good communication and organisational skills 
• Basic to Intermediate computer skills 

A Veolia Career

At Veolia Australia and New Zealand, you’ll join a team of over 4000 passionate innovators... and good humans. Our environmental solutions help customers preserve and renew our natural resources, creating a better future for our planet.

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career, and resource the world. 

We value diversity, equality and inclusion, and we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

If you are able to tick most of the above, and are a reliable team player with excellent organisational, communication and customer service skills, we would like to hear from you. 

IMPORTANT

To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.