Vacuum Truck Operator

What's in it for you?

Competitive hourly rate + Southern Cross Health Insurance

A supportive team culture with a strong safety focus

Career progression within a leading infrastructure services company

Variety in your day-to-day work with no two days the same

About The Role

Find your further with Ventia as a Vacuum Truck Operator – Stormwater Technician to join our dedicated team based in the beautiful Kaitaia!

As part of our stormwater operations team, you will play a key role in maintaining critical infrastructure and helping keep local communities and waterways safe.

This is a full-time position working 44 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend and night work required.

Key Responsibilities

Operating a vacuum truck and associated equipment

Driving and transporting waste to approved disposal facilities

Servicing and maintaining stormwater infrastructure and devices

Water blasting and cleaning operations

Completing safety and maintenance documentation

About You

NZ Class 2 Drivers Licence

Dangerous Goods (DG) endorsement

Experience in stormwater, drainage, civil construction, or utility maintenance industries

A strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards

A positive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical fitness and the ability to perform manual labour in outdoor environments

Confined Space and Gas Detection certifications (Advantageous)

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How To Apply

To continue finding your further at Ventia, submit your application by clicking Apply. You are encouraged to inform your manager or supervisor before applying for an internal vacancy. Alternatively, you must notify them once you are invited to interview.