Plumber Drainer (Chinchilla)

About the Opportunity

Council is seeking an experienced Plumber Drainer to provide construction and maintenance services and expertise to the utilities network to assist the Utilities Supervisor in the coordination of Council’s water, sewerage services in all communities throughout the area of Chinchilla.

Reporting to the Utilities Supervisor, you will have:

• Accountability for the provision of high level construction and maintenance standards to the utilities network operation following standard operating procedures;
• Experience in the construction and maintenance of water mains and services;
• Experience in the installation and maintenance of water meters; and
• Experience in the construction and maintenance of sewer mains, jump ups, manholes and associated fittings.

About yourself

The successful applicant will have:

• A valid Plumber Drainer licence;
• Work Health and Safety Construction Induction White Card; and
• A Certificate III in Water Operations, or the ability to obtain this qualification within two (2) years of commencement.

Additional Allowances

This position will also receive additional allowances including:

• Utilities Appointed Plumbers Allowance - $67.01 per week
• On Call Allowance - applicable on call allowances as per Award
• Locality Allowance - Dependent on location and dependants
• Tool Allowance - $32.63 per week
• Utilities Operations Retention Payment - $1,500.00 (conditions apply)

The benefits working for WDRC:

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 will be provided to the preferred candidate if relocating to the Western Downs Region.

Work / life balance

Enjoy quality time with a 9 day fortnight

Access to Corporate Health Plan

Take care of yourself and join a health plan to improve life.

Health & Wellbeing program and Mental Health Support

Change your lifestyle and live better with healthy ideas. Be your best possible self with provided support and information.

Access to free Employee Assistance Program & confidential counselling

Reach out to someone confidentially if you are experiencing any concerns or problems.

Salary Packaging Available

Restructure your salary to work for you to pay for everyday living expenses such as Motor Vehicles, Superannuation, Remote Area Housing (Rent), Fuel, Gas and Electricity.

Job security in a local government position

Feel secure working for an organisation who believes in strong foundations of respect, balance, communication, teamwork, accountability and leadership. 

Living & Working in the Western Downs:

Experience Western Downs

Additional Information

The recruitment process may include candidates completing a pre-employment health declaration and you may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

WDRC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

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