Water and Sewer Service Operator

Talent Propeller Limited; Crookwell; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time opportunity

Based in Crookwell with regular travel

Fortnightly RDO

Job summary

Upper Lachlan Shire Council is seeking a Water and Sewer Service Operator to operate and maintain water and sewer plants, infrastructure and networks across the Upper Lachlan Shire. The role is based in Crookwell with regular travel and a fortnightly rostered day off to support work-life balance.

Successful candidates will undergo training in water industry operations, hold a White Card, and possess a valid Class C driving licence.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn how to operate and maintain the water and sewer network.
• WHS General Construction Induction (White) card.
• Current Class C Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Council's water and sewer plants, infrastructure and networks.
• Undertake maintenance, routine housekeeping, improvement work and inspections.
• Collect, analyse, maintain and report operational information and data.

Skills

Willingness to learn

WHS knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations

DCEEW Water Industry Operations training

WHS White Card

Job description

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.