Water Reclamation Assistant: Plant Ops & Maintenance

Council Jobs; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight arrangement

Generous leave including MyLeave

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Council is seeking a self-motivated individual to join its Water Reclamation team to support day-to-day operations and running of sewage treatment plants around Wagga Wagga and surrounding towns.

This permanent, full-time role (38 hours per week) offers a fortnightly gross salary of $2,686.30 to $3,223.56 plus super, access to a nine-day fortnight, generous leave and ongoing training. You will assist in operations, sampling, maintenance and compliance with environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• Class C Driver’s Licence required.
• White Card (GC) required.
• AQF3 Chemical Accreditation desirable.
• Demonstrated experience with mowing and whipper snipper operations, including tractor/4WD equipment.
• Experience with chemical application and weed control; includes boom/spot sprayer operation.
• Experience with pressure cleaners and blowers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation and maintenance of Council’s sewage treatment plants.
• Undertake sample collection in line with best practice and licence requirements.
• Perform general maintenance of plant grounds and equipment.
• Clean process units within the treatment plants.

Skills

Class C Driver’s Licence

White Card

AQF3 Chemical Accreditation (Desirable

Mowing and whipper snipper operation

Chemical application and weed control

Pressure cleaner and blower operation

Education

White Card

AQF3 Chemical Accreditation (Desirable)

Job description

Council is seeking a self-motivated individual to join its Water Reclamation team to support day-to-day operations and running of sewage treatment plants around Wagga Wagga and surrounding towns.

This permanent, full-time role (38 hours per week) offers a fortnightly gross salary of $2,686.30 to $3,223.56 plus super, access to a nine-day fortnight, generous leave and ongoing training. You will assist in operations, sampling, maintenance and compliance with environmental requirements.