Civil Utility Worker

at  North Power NZ

As a Civil Utility Worker, you will handle general civil works that include tasks specific to excavating electricity cables, cable installations, excavation management and reinstatement. This role will report to the Supervisor, and will be based at our Auckland Depot, your safety and that of others around you is your number one priority in this role.

The key responsibility for this position includes, but are not limited to:

• Site establishment to relevant Safe Work Practices
• Carryout Hazard Identification and tailgate delivery
• Heavy lifting, hand digging and other manual tasks
• Truck driving
• Construction of trench shoring
• Concrete and block work
• Hiab operations
• Quality assurance
• Ensure correct tools, plant and PPE are available for task
• Carry out hazard identification, identify underground obstructions and set up safe sites to relevant Safe Work Practices
• Discuss worksite safety risks identified at the site with the supervisors and project managers and the effective controls to mitigate risks.

ABOUT US

Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.
We have over 1,300 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

PLEASE NOTE THAT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST BE IN NEW ZEALAND AND POSSESS A CURRENT WORK VISA. UNFORTUNATELY, WE CANNOT CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FROM THOSE WITHOUT THE RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND.

Northpower has an in-house recruitment team who manage recruitment for all our vacancies. If you’re interested in a role with us, we would encourage you to apply directly online to us, as we don’t accept candidates via agency (unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request).

To be successful in this role, you will also have some of the following skills:

• A valid driver’s licence (Class 2) is preferred
• WTR endorsements would be an added advantage
• Maintaining physical fitness and the ability to lift weights up to 20 kilograms
• A great work attitude and willingness to be part of a diverse team along with a strong focus to health & safety
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and communicate well
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill