Water and Sewer Service Operator

Upper Lachlan Shire Council; Crookwell; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDO

Based in Crookwell

Full-time opportunity

Job summary

Upper Lachlan Shire Council in Crookwell is seeking a practical Water and Sewer Service Operator to ensure the safe, reliable operation of our water and sewer plants, infrastructure and networks. This full-time role offers an hourly rate starting at $37.00 to $41.70 plus superannuation, with travel within the shire and regular rostered day off to support work-life balance.

You will operate and maintain reticulation, pumps and fittings, collect basic data, and help safeguard community health.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn how to operate and maintain the water and sewer network.
• Willingness to complete DCEEW Water Industry Operations training or Certificate III within two years.
• WHS General Construction Induction (White) card.
• Current Class C Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance, routine housekeeping, improvement work and inspections of water and sewer plant and networks.
• Operate and maintain swimming pool plant equipment and systems as required.
• Collect, analyse and report operational data for water and sewer services.
• Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with WHS regulations.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Water network ops

Safety awareness

Class C Licence

Job description

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

Water and Sewer Service Operator

Crookwell, Australia

Reference: 6941753

Do you enjoy hands-on work, solving practical problems and making a real difference to your community?

Join our team as a Water and Sewer Service Operator and help ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of Council's water and sewer plants, infrastructure and networks.

Upper Lachlan Shire Council is looking for a committed Water and Sewer Service Operator to join our Environment and Planning team. In this hands-on role, you will operate and maintain Council's water and sewer plants, infrastructure and networks to ensure the delivery of efficient, effective and safe water and wastewater services for the community.

What's on Offer:

• Full-time opportunity
• Based in Crookwell with regular travel within Upper Lachlan Shire
• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off to support your work-life balance
• Hourly rate starts at $37.00 - $41.70 + superannuation (Grade 10 in accordance with Council's Salary System and the Local Government State Award)

What You'll Bring:

• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn how to operate and maintain the water and sewer network across the Upper Lachlan Shire.
• Willingness to complete DCEEW Water Industry Operations training or Certificate III in Water Industry Operations within two (2) years of commencing employment
• WHS General Construction Induction (White) card
• Current Class C Drivers Licence

What You'll Do:

• Undertake maintenance, routine housekeeping, improvement work and inspections associated with Council's water and sewer plant, equipment and systems including but not limited to reticulation, rising mains, valves, hydrants and fittings, water services and water meters, access points, house connections and minor pump wells according to legislative and regulatory requirements and Council policy and procedure
• Undertake maintenance, routine housekeeping, improvement work and inspections associated with Council's swimming pool plant, equipment and systems including but not limited to pumping, filtration, chemical dosing and reticulation according to legislative and regulatory requirements and Council policy and procedure.
• Collect, analyse, maintain and report on operational information and data associated with the operation, maintenance and inspections of Council's water and sewer services
• Ensure a safe working environment by taking accountability for own actions and complying with internal and external WHS regulations, policies and procedures

Come and join a workplace where the work you do is about so much more than the bottom line. It's about enriching quality of life and safeguarding the environmental health of our beautiful region. Most importantly, you'll achieve alongside a team who always goes the extra mile because they genuinely care.

Known for its agricultural and fine wine industries, history, and picturesque countryside. The area offers the best of regional and rural living as well as close proximity to cities such as Goulburn and Canberra.

We pull our values from the community we serve. We are enthusiastic about culture in our workplace. Family and inclusivity are deep-seated in our culture and we work hard together to make our people proud.