Water Treatment Operator

Foundation Recruitment; Clermont; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Overtime & Penalties

Job summary

Foundation Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Water Treatment Operator to support our operations in Clermont, QLD. You will operate and monitor water and wastewater treatment plants, perform sampling, onsite lab tests, and manage pump stations as part of a reliable operations team.

The role emphasizes safety, problem-solving, and collaboration to maintain critical infrastructure and compliance across essential services in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant operations and process control.
• Strong understanding of water and wastewater treatment.
• Competent in sample collection and onsite laboratory testing.
• Experience with pump station management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work effectively within a team environment.
• Relevant certification or extensive industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water and wastewater treatment processes
• Conduct process control checks and troubleshoot plant issues
• Perform sample collection and onsite lab testing
• Manage and maintain pump stations
• Complete daily logs, reporting, and compliance documentation
• Work collaboratively with the operations team to maintain safe, efficient performance

Skills

Plant operations

Process control

Water treatment

Wastewater treatment

Sample collection

Onsite lab testing

Pump station management

Analytical/problem-solving

Teamwork

Certification/industry experience

Education

Certification in water treatment

Job description

Contract Role | On-Site | Essential Services Our client is seeking an experienced Water Treatment Operator to support our growing operations across QLD. If you’re hands-on, safety-focused, and confident working with treatment plants and pump stations, this is a great opportunity to join a reliable and supportive team.

About the Role

You'll be responsible for the day-to-day operation of water and wastewater treatment plants, including process monitoring, pump station management, and onsite testing. This role suits someone who enjoys problem-solving, working outdoors, and keeping critical infrastructure running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water and wastewater treatment processes
• Conduct process control checks and troubleshoot plant issues
• Perform sample collection and onsite lab testing
• Manage and maintain pump stations
• Complete daily logs, reporting, and compliance documentation
• Work collaboratively with the operations team to maintain safe, efficient performance

About You

• Experience in plant operations and process control
• Strong understanding of water and wastewater treatment
• Competent in sample collection and onsite laboratory testing
• Experience with pump station management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work effectively within a team environment
• Relevant certification or extensive industry experience

Why Join Us?

• Work with a team that values safety, quality, and teamwork
• Contribute to essential services that support local communities
• Enjoy a role with variety, autonomy, and stability

Additional information

• Based in Clermont, QLD
• Company Vehicle
• Overtime & Penalties