Water & Wastewater Operator – On-Call & Weekend Ready

Snowy Monaro Regional Council; Jindabyne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Snowy Monaro Regional Council is seeking an Operator Network Water & Wastewater based in Jindabyne to deliver reliable water and wastewater services. You will maintain networks, monitor data, and respond to on-call emergencies while ensuring compliance with legislation.

The role requires a Class C licence, White Card, and various certifications; you will join a team committed to safe, efficient operations and community service, with a salary range of AU$70,187–AU$77,473 plus 12% super.

Qualifications

• Current Class C drivers’ licence
• Construction Induction White Card
• Ability and willingness to work weekend and on-call rosters and be available to respond to emergency callouts when required
• Physically fit to complete all aspects of the position
• Certificate of Competence in Excavator Operations or willing to obtain within 12 months
• Certificate of Competence in Excavator Operations or willing to obtain within 12 months
• Traffic Controller Certificate or willing to obtain within 12 months
• Certificate of Competence in Excavator Operations or willing to obtain within 12 months
• Confined Space entry or willing to obtain within 12 months
• Asbestos Handling Certificate or willing to obtain within 12 months
• Demonstrated literacy and computer skills with the ability to complete paper and electronic forms and record data
• First Aid and CPR Certificate or willing to obtain within 12 months
• Operate a Drain Cleaning System/ High pressure jetting Certificate or willing to obtain within 12 months

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of quality water and wastewater services to the community
• Undertake installation, maintenance and monitoring works on Council’s water and wastewater network including water supply and wastewater drainage systems ensuring compliance with legislative requirements
• Document, monitor and review water and wastewater data in electronic and hard copy format, reporting anomalies as required
• Contribute to cross-team collaboration through information and knowledge sharing and providing support for maintenance and operations of treatment plants
• Establish and maintain customer and stakeholder relationships through effective communication to ensure positive outcomes
• Be available for weekend and on-call rosters and be available to respond to emergency callouts when required
• Monitor own work performance and progress towards the delivery of work plan goals and report on progress to team leaders
• Use resources efficiently, effectively and responsibly to complete tasks that either contribute to or directly deliver services
• Contribute to the performance of Council: demonstrate professional conduct, make the best use of knowledge, experience and skills and be accountable for own decisions and actions
• Contribute to a safe workplace: comply with legislative and organisational requirements and be accountable for own decisions and actions

Education

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations

Traffic Controller Certificate

Certificate of Competence in Excavator Operations

Confined Space entry

Asbestos Handling Certificate

First Aid and CPR Certificate

Operate a Drain Cleaning System/ High pressure jetting Certificate

Job description

Snowy Monaro Regional Council is seeking an Operator Network Water & Wastewater based in Jindabyne to deliver reliable water and wastewater services. You will maintain networks, monitor data, and respond to on-call emergencies while ensuring compliance with legislation.

The role requires a Class C licence, White Card, and various certifications; you will join a team committed to safe, efficient operations and community service, with a salary range of AU$70,187–AU$77,473 plus 12% super.