Plumber/Drainer – Water, Wastewater & Gas Network Expert

Western Downs Regional Council; Chinchilla; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms and PPE provided

Relocation assistance up to $5,000 if迁

Job summary

Western Downs Regional Council invites applications for a Plumbing & Drainage role within the Utilities Department. The successful candidate will assist the Utilities Senior Network Operator to deliver safe water, wastewater and gas services across the Western Downs.

Applicants should hold a Certificate III in Plumbing & Drainage, with additional WHS, driver’s licences and safety competencies preferred. The position includes excellent support, benefits and local government job security.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Plumbing & Drainage is required.
• White Card for WHS construction safety is highly desirable.
• Open C class license required; MR licence desirable or to be obtained within 12 months.
• Ability to read and interpret traffic management plans and implement signage and devices as per procedures.
• Confined space, working at heights, trench shoring, MUTCD level 2, pipe welding competencies or willingness to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Support Utilities Senior Network Operator to deliver safe water, wastewater and gas services.
• Meet statutory requirements for performance, safety and environmental management.
• Monitor, operate and maintain water, wastewater and gas networks within scope of plumbing/drainage expertise.

Skills

Traffic management

Signage installation

Confined space

Working at heights

Trench shoring

Pipe welding

Respirator fit testing

Education

Certificate III in Plumbing & Drainage

WH&S Construction Safety Induction White Card

Open C Class Driver's Licence

Medium Rigid Class Driver’s Licence

Job description

Western Downs Regional Council invites applications for a Plumbing & Drainage role within the Utilities Department. The successful candidate will assist the Utilities Senior Network Operator to deliver safe water, wastewater and gas services across the Western Downs.

Applicants should hold a Certificate III in Plumbing & Drainage, with additional WHS, driver’s licences and safety competencies preferred. The position includes excellent support, benefits and local government job security.