Make a Difference: Contribute to the development of Palmerston North City while enjoying a fulfilling career that positively impacts our communityOpportunity for Growth: Take your career to new heights with opportunities for professional development and advancement within Palmerston North City Council.Benefits: We do more than just pay you a salary too. We have awesome benefits to support you including 5 weeks annual leave.About the role As a Three Water Hydrovac Truck Operator, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the reliable and efficient operation and maintenance of our Hydrovac truck. Reporting directly to the Wastewater/Stormwater Team Leader, you'll support our Three Waters teams by providing safe and efficient excavation services for planned and emergency works, contributing to the maintenance and construction projects when required.
In this role your focus will be:
Maintain and take full ownership of the Hydrovac truck, ensuring planned maintenance and daily management are executed effectively.Collaborate with team leaders and coordinators to schedule works, prioritising emergency tasks as necessary.Coordinate with hydrovac subcontractors to manage overflow requirements and ensure workflow continuity.Provide training and support to other staff in operating the machine and assign staff appropriately in your absence.About you We are seeking candidate with strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel), attention to detail, initiative, and physical fitness, as well as the ability to work collaboratively, under pressure, and across all Three Water Works areas.
In addition, you will have:
Class 4 and Class 5 driver's license, Wheels, Tracks, and Rollers licenses.Minimum Certificate Level 4 in Pipeline Construction & Maintenance preferred.Technical knowledge of reticulation networks and civil works equipment.Experience in digger work in a utility environment advantageous.About us Palmerston North (or as we like to call it, Palmy) is a growing, innovative and exciting city. With small city benefits and big city ambition, Palmy has secured its place on the map as a creative and exciting city, with leading innovation and developments! We're proud to be a city that includes, supports, connects and uses the talents of the whole community in our pursuit to provide a connected and safe community. We're also a future-focused city who cares about enhancing our natural and built environment. Our future looks bright, it looks vibrant and progressive.
What we offer: Competitive hourly rate between $26.05 and $31.63, with a 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution (where eligible) 5 weeks annual leave and a community service day every yearAdditional long service leave after qualifying periodsParental leave benefits, including paid partner's leave, and top-up paymentsFree access to our on-site fitness equipmentFree annual flu vaccinations and subsidised health and eye checks every 2 yearsConfidential counselling serviceWaiata groupProfessional memberships and assistance with study leave and feesCorporate training and development programmesVarious wellbeing spaces, including parents' room and wellness/prayer room; we value our employee experienceWe are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all those suitably qualified for this position.
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