POSITION DESCRIPTION
ASSISTANT ENGINEER – 3-WATER
Reports to
Location
Utility Services Manager
Masterton District Council
Vision
Masterton District Council to build and maintain a reputation for providing
superb service and excellent community support.
Values
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Accountability
Creativity
Teamwork
Integrity
Open communication
No excuses
Service
Treaty of Waitangi
Masterton District Council is committed to the principles of the Treaty of
Waitangi, particularly those of partnership, participation and pro-active
protection, and recognises Tikanga Maori values as being the key to Māori
outcomes that are appropriate, accessible and affordable. There is an
expectation that the principles will be applied in a measured and
reasonable manner.
Recruitment Salary
Range
$60,000 to $75,000 per annum, dependant on experience
Position Overview
Primary Function of
Position
Responsibilities
The primary purpose of this role is to provide high quality technical
assistance in relation to Council’s utility services network, comprising the
3-water network and solid waste sites. The role is focused on developing
and delivering a proactive programme of work that includes site
inspections, asset condition verification, attendance at flooding and
related events, and undertaking minor works to ensure the ongoing
operation of Council’s utility services for the community. Additionally
reporting and assistance is provided to engineering and asset
management staff in support of provision of a quality utility services
network for our community.
 To develop and implement a programme of work that ensures
Council’s utility services network is appropriately maintained to
deliver a high quality service to residents.
 To schedule and carry out network and asset inspections to
inform Council’s maintenance programme and verify work is
undertaken in an appropriate and timely manner.
 To undertake minor works, and supervise and review contractor
work, to ensure the utility services network is maintained in line
with Council’s strategies and plans.
 To attend flood and water-related events to ensure minimum
interruption to utility services for the community.
 To provide assistance, including reporting, to Assets &
Operations team members to ensure delivery of a high quality
service for our community.
Budget
N/A
Key Relationships
Direct Reports
Others
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Internal
Services Engineer
Technical Services Officer
Asset Management Advisor
Water & Wastewater team
Manager Assets & Operations
External
Council customers and residents
Contractors
NZTA
Regional Council
Accountabilities
KEY RESULT AREAS
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Develop & implement programme of
work
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Network & asset inspections, and minor 
works
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High quality programme of work is developed
to support maintenance of the utility services
network.
Work programme is managed appropriately so
that regular maintenance is scheduled and
undertaken.
Regular review and monitoring of work
programme ensures effectiveness and value is
achieved for residents and the community.
Internal control systems are maintained so that
best practice standards are maintained.
Network inspections on 3-water network are
undertaken
to
identify
maintenance
requirements for ongoing work programme, for
example, open drains, culverts, manholes,
pipes, etc.
Minor works are undertaken on 3-water
network as appropriate to ensure overall
quality service is provided, for example,
clearing stormwater gates, checking valve
openings, etc.
Inspections are undertaken to ensure
compliance with appropriate water supply
bylaws, and water restriction limits.
Asset inspections are undertaken to verify
current conditions, and inform asset
management strategies and plans.
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Monitoring & review of work
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Flood &
attendance
water
related
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Assistance to Utility Services team
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Health, Safety and Risk
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Other Duties
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Regular monitoring of work is undertaken to
ensure work is delivered within budget, and
value is achieved for the community.
Contractor work is supervised as appropriate,
and reviewed for compliance.
Excellent service is provided to residents and
customers in response to queries and / or
complaints, and within agreed timeframes.
Knowledge and best practice trends in technical
area, is kept up to date so that quality service is
provided to the community.
Flooding and water related events are attended
as required to ensure service interruption is
minimized and appropriate rectifying work, for
example, burst pipes, leaks, blockages, etc.
Service requests are raised and responded to
within agreed timeframes.
Information from events is used to inform
maintenance work programme to maximise
value for the community.
Assistance is provided to Utility Services team
including site inspections, meter reading,
witness testing, solid waste collection and
recycling, etc.
Asset data collection and verifications supports
Council’s asset management strategy and
planning.
Support to Water & Wastewater Treatment
Plant team is provide as appropriate to
maintain ongoing service to the community.
Accurate reporting is provided within agreed
timeframes.
Ensures own and others safety at all times.
Complies with policies, procedures and safe
systems of work.
Reports all incidents/accidents, including near
misses, in a timely fashion.
Actively participates in the hazard management
and identification process.
Escalates risk as per the Risk Management
Policy.
Participate in, and lead, projects as required by
the Utility Services Manager.
Act in a role within the emergency
management office, following training in that
role.
Any other relevant tasks may be undertaken as
required by the Utility Services Manager.
To act within legal boundaries and the
Masterton District Council policies
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Ensure that all records are maintained
accurately and in accordance with legislation
and Masterton District Council policy.
Provide appropriate information in accordance
with the Privacy Act, other relevant legislation
and Masterton District Council policy.
Person Specification
Education, Knowledge
and Qualifications
Extensive practical experience in 3-water network maintenance.
Knowledge and experience of water and wastewater treatment.
Proven experience in developing and implementing a work
programme.
Proven experience supervising contractors.
Full driver’s licence, licence to operate construction machinery and
NZTA traffic controller L1 Basic TC.
Key Job Competencies
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Have the ability to effectively manage own workload to meet
deadlines.
Be flexible to adjust work to manage conflicting priorities and
ensure delivery of services.
Be able to build and maintain effective relationships, to provide
quality service to colleagues and the community.
Performance Development Review
An initial review of performance will be conducted after three months, with a performance
development planning session annually thereafter. This is in the context of regular discussions
and a ‘no surprises’ annual review.
Acceptance
Acceptance of the position implies acceptance of the position description:
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