Water Meter Officer

Recruitmenthub; Macksville; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Training opportunities

Professional development

Discounted memberships

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance

PPE provided

Job summary

Nambucca Valley Council is seeking a reliable Water Meter Officer to join the Water and Sewerage team in Macksville. The role involves reading and replacing water meters, investigating unusual usage and helping move to smart meter technology, with responsibilities across fieldwork and route management.

You will travel throughout the Nambucca Valley, work independently on daily routes, and contribute to delivering essential services.

Qualifications

• A current NSW Class C driver's licence.
• A Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Ability to work independently and manage daily workload.
• Good communication skills with the public.
• Willingness to undertake an outdoor role including walking up to 16km daily.

Responsibilities

• Read and read daily routes to read residential and commercial water meters.
• Replace 20mm and 25mm water meters as part of renewal program.
• Investigate unusual readings and assist customers with leaks.
• Support installation and transition to digital water meters and software.
• Record meter readings and locations using handheld devices.

Skills

Practical

Independent

Communication skills

Problem solving

Outdoor work

Education

NSW Class C driver's licence

Construction Induction Card (White Card)

Tools

Handheld devices

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

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Water Meter Officer

Macksville, Australia

Reference: 6940904

• $60,244 - $69,546 per annum + superannuation
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight and an active, outdoor role
• Varied fieldwork, water meter replacements and smart meter technology

Prefer being outdoors to sitting behind a desk?

If you're practical, enjoy keeping active and like getting on with the job, this could be right up your alley!

Nambucca Valley Council is looking for a reliable, self-motivated Water Meter Officer to join our Water and Sewerage team.

This is a hands-on role that will see you travelling throughout the beautiful Nambucca Valley, reading and replacing water meters, investigating unusual water usage and helping Council transition to smart meter technology.

You'll be out and about most days, managing your own routes and playing an important part in delivering an essential service to our community. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Water meter reading - Planning and completing daily routes to read residential and commercial water meters.
• Meter replacements - Replacing existing 20mm and 25mm water meters as part of Council's renewal program.
• Investigating water usage - Checking unusual readings, identifying potential meter issues and assisting customers with possible water leaks.
• Smart meter technology - Supporting the installation and transition to digital water meters and associated software.
• Accurate record keeping - Recording meter readings, locations, replacements and other relevant information using handheld devices.

Who are we looking for?

You don't necessarily need previous water meter reading experience. We're looking for someone who is practical, dependable and comfortable working independently.

To be successful, you'll need:

• A current NSW Class C driver's licence
• A Construction Induction Card (White Card)
• The ability to work independently, plan your day and manage your workload
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with the public
• An understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
• The ability to undertake an active outdoor role involving walking up to 16km daily, bending, kneeling and safely lifting up to 10kg

Basic computer skills and experience using handheld devices, spreadsheets or databases would be an advantage.

If you enjoy physical work, take pride in doing a job properly and can be trusted to get on with it, we'd love to hear from you.

Why join Nambucca Valley Council?

There's plenty to like about working with us:

• Generous leave entitlements, including long service leave after five years
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Discounted fitness and pool memberships
• Salary packaging options, including remote area benefits
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Corporate wardrobe and PPE provided
• A supportive team and the satisfaction of delivering an essential community service

Work where others holiday!

Situated on the stunning NSW Mid North Coast, just 30 minutes south of Coffs Harbour, the Nambucca Valley offers beautiful beaches, waterways, lush hinterland and an enviable coastal lifestyle.

Ready to get moving?

For more information, contact Brett Corven, Manager Water and Sewerage, on 0417 271 218.

Nambucca Valley Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and welcomes applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, including veterans and ex-service personnel. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the HR team on 02 6568 2555.