Sewage Treatment Plant Operator

Wagner Corporation; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Wagner Corporation in Wellcamp Business Park, Toowoomba region, seeks a reliable Sewage Treatment Plant Operator for a part-time role (4 hours/day, Monday to Friday). You will operate and monitor equipment, conduct inspections, collect samples, maintain logs and assist with sludge management to keep the plant running safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates will have experience in sewage or water treatment, a practical, mechanical mindset, strong attention to detail and a commitment to health,

Qualifications

• Experience in sewage/wastewater treatment or similar environment.
• Practical and mechanically minded approach.
• Good attention to detail and record-keeping.
• Ability to identify and report faults or abnormal operating conditions.
• Strong commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Qualifications, licences or experience operating treatment plant equipment are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor sewage treatment plant equipment and processes.
• Conduct routine inspections of pumps, tanks and dosing systems.
• Monitor plant performance, alarms and treatment processes.
• Collect samples and perform routine testing.
• Maintain plant logs, records and test results.
• Monitor chemicals and consumables, perform basic maintenance and report faults.
• Assist with sludge management and disposal as required.
• Keep the plant environment clean, safe and orderly.
• Report operational, environmental and safety issues promptly.

Skills

Sewage treatment operations

Monitoring & testing

Basic maintenance

Record keeping

Safety-conscious

Job description

Part-Time Sewage Treatment Plant Operator

Wagner Corporation | Wellcamp Business Park
Part-time | 4 hours per day | Monday to Friday

Wagner Corporation is seeking a reliable and hands‑on Sewage Treatment Plant Operator to join our team at Wellcamp Business Park.

This part-time role will support the safe, reliable and compliant operation of our Sewage Treatment Plant, with responsibility for routine monitoring, testing, basic maintenance and ensuring the plant continues to operate effectively.

About the Role

• Operating and monitoring sewage treatment plant equipment and processes.
• Conducting routine inspections of pumps, tanks, aeration, dosing systems and associated equipment.
• Monitoring plant performance, alarms and treatment processes.
• Collecting samples and undertaking routine testing.
• Maintaining accurate plant logs, operational records and test results.
• Monitoring chemical and consumable levels.
• Undertaking basic preventative maintenance and reporting faults or breakdowns.
• Assisting with sludge management and disposal activities as required.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and orderly plant environment.
• Promptly reporting operational, environmental and safety issues.

About You

You will be a reliable, practical and safety-conscious person who is comfortable working independently and taking responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the plant.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in sewage/wastewater treatment, water treatment, industrial plant operations or a similar environment.
• A practical and mechanically minded approach.
• Good attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
• The ability to identify and report faults or abnormal operating conditions.
• A strong commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Relevant qualifications, licences or experience operating treatment plant equipment will be highly regarded.

Why Join Wagner Corporation?

Wagner Corporation is a diverse Australian-owned business with operations centred around Wellcamp Business Park and the Toowoomba region. This is an opportunity to join a team that plays an important role in maintaining the infrastructure and services that support our growing business precinct.