- Permanent Full-Time (76 hours per fortnight)
- From $70,213pa (inc superannuation) + Overtime and Allowances
- Nine Day Fortnight
If this position is not filled with a qualified Operator a traineeship position may be offered to a suitable applicant
Council offers a wide range of benefits such as salary packaging (including novated motor vehicle leasing and remote area housing benefits), health and wellbeing programs and employee vaccinations to employees.
Do you want to be part of something challenging and rewarding? Are you passionate about our community? If so, joining the Glen Innes Severn Council might be the right career move for you.
Working for Council means you'll be joining a dedicated team where your individual effort is part of something much bigger – delivering great things for our community.
The Council covers an area of 5,487km2, and is located in the beautiful New England area of NSW. This area encompasses the town of Glen Innes and villages of Deepwater, Emmaville, Glencoe, Wellingrove and Red Range. We're proud of the contribution our community makes to this vibrant, dynamic and attractive area in which to live and work.
Glen Innes offers an attractive lifestyle including a well serviced and friendly rural community, laid back living, short commuting times, affordable housing, easy access to NSW north coast beaches and larger regional centres, and terrific recreational and sporting facilities.
A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
As part of our team you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to our community, working with a diverse range of passionate, supportive and engaging people within a collaborative environment. You will also be part of a workplace that offers competitive employee benefits and opportunities and encourages professional development including:
- Salary packaging (including novated motor vehicle leasing and remote area housing benefits) for all permanent staff
- Long service leave after 5 years
- Corporate wellbeing programs
- Employee vaccinations
- PPE supplied
- Training and development programs
THE POSITION
This position will operate and maintain water pumping, treatment and reticulation equipment to clarify, purify and deliver water for domestic and commercial consumption, and operate wastewater (sewage) treatment, sludge processing and disposal equipment to control the flow and processing of wastewater.
Reporting to the Coordinator Integrated Water Services you will:
- Operate all aspects of both the water and wastewater treatment plants, including chemical dosing systems, pumps and valves and monitors the condition of water and wastewater treatment plants and equipment and performs routine maintenance and repairs at pre-determined intervals or as required to ensure efficient operation.
- Test water samples during and after water treatment to determine pH, chemical levels and other data, and record data on operating sheets in accordance with Council and legislative requirements.
- Observe variations in wastewater treatment operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings and test results to determine load requirements.
- Maintain a log of operations and record meter and gauge readings during water and wastewater treatment operations to determine turbidity, flow rates, temperature, rainfall and other data.
- Operate a variety of mobile plant and equipment, including utilities, trucks, forklift and backhoe, in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with relevant laws, regulations and guidelines, and with regard to the safety of members of the public and other employees.
- Ensure that all work conforms to required safety standards, including the completion of site specific risk assessments and safety training for employees and contractors, installation and maintenance of safety signage, proper maintenance of equipment, and implementation of Work Method Statements and Traffic Control Plans.
- Instruct and Assess trainees in all aspects of water and wastewater treatment, including plant and equipment operation, treatment procedures, laboratory techniques, record keeping and safety measures.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Specifically, you will have:
- Certificate 3 in Water Industry Operations (Water and Wastewater Treatment) or equivalent
- Experience operating and maintaining water and/or wastewater treatment plants and associated services
- Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and procedures and accurately record data in written and numerical form
- Minimum Class C driver’s licence – HR (Heavy Rigid) preferred
- Safe Work NSW Certificates in WHS General Induction for Construction (White Card)
- Ability and willingness to participate in a weekend work roster when required
HOW TO APPLY
- Applications close: 5:00pm on Monday 19 August 2024
- Carefully read the Information Package to familiarise yourself with the role and application process
- Please ensure that you attach a copy of a recent resume
- Position specific enquiries may be directed to Sam Price, Manager of Integrated Water Services on (02) 6730 2366 or email sprice@gisc.nsw.gov.au
- Any enquiries relating to the application process may be directed to Helen Stapleton on (02) 6730 2303 or email jobs@gisc.nsw.gov.au
- Please note that as part of Glen Innes Severn Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake referee checks, police checks and a functional assessment with Council’s physiotherapist.
- All correspondence will be via the email address you supply as part of your application, therefore please ensure that the email address is valid and that you check it regularly (please be sure to check your junk email also).
Council is an EEO employer. Women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, and members of racial, ethnic, and ethno-religious minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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Position Description - Water & Wastewater Plant Operator
Position Description - Trainee Water & Wastewater Plant Operator
