We are looking for a motivated Vacuum Truck (Sumper) Operator to join our Wellington based team. If you enjoy working outdoors and making a difference to your environment, then this is your dream job.

About the role

You will be part of a team maintaining our clients’ green spaces and/or street environments. Tasks will be varied and will include:

• Operating a specialized vehicle equipped with a vacuum system and cleaning tools to remove debris and sediment from sumps
• Navigating the network system to locate and access sumps
• Using your expertise to clean the sumps effectively, safely, to specification and following strict safety protocols for personal protective equipment and waste disposal
• Providing coverage operating other Class 2 vehicles during periods of leave (Compactor, Sweeper)
• Rostered overtime functions as required.

Hours of work will be 6.30 am to 3.00 pm, Monday to Friday with overtime when required.

About you

The successful person will have:

• Relevant experience in a similar role, operating a specialist hydrovac vehicle,
• Full Class 2 drivers licence essential, class 4 is beneficial,
• Be physically fit and mobile, able to do physical work,
• Have a commitment to health and safety.

About us

Eco Maintenance is a New Zealand owned and operated company that has been around for 25 years providing both Greenscape and Open Space Maintenance services to our clients.

We have long term contracts in place providing you with job security and opportunities to move and/ or develop through the company. We provide our people with:

• Competitive remuneration
• Great rewards – employee of the month and year and service awards
• Wellbeing focus – including access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Career advancement opportunities – support with certifications, class licensing etc
• Full company uniform and PPE
• Great culture – small company feel, large company benefits.

Eco Maintenance requires successful candidates to have legal right to work in NZ, pass a drug and alcohol test and provide two reference checks.