Wastewater Treatment Works Operator
Job No:
BRC504
Location:
Bathurst
About the role
Bathurst Regional Council is seeking to employ a full time Wastewater Treatment Works Operator within the Water and Waste section of Councils Engineering Services Department. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work alone and in a team environment carrying out a variety of tasks in order to satisfy the requirements of the role.
The Wastewater Treatment Works Operator is responsible for meeting Council's obligations to safely operate and maintain the Wastewater Treatment Plant in accordance with industry standards and to meet Council's obligations under its Environment Protection Licence. The successful applicant will also be required to be on call in rotation with other staff.
Candidates require a sound knowledge in production and or maintenance of complex plant and equipment. Applicants with a qualification in wastewater treatment, chemical dosing or water treatment will be highly considered.
Key Requirements
- Current Drivers Licence
- Must be able to swim
- Commitment to the principles of WHS in the workplace
- Ability to work on-call and overtime including weekends, on a regular basis. (Must have the ability to respond to an afterhours call out within 20 minutes)
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Mathematical and Chemical knowledge to HSC level or equivalent
- Willingness to undertake various relevant training courses
- Willingness to be vaccinated for Hepatitis A and B and have blood tests to confirm immunity
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to undertake a tour of the Wastewater Treatment Works. This will occur at the interview stage.
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This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug and alcohol screen.
Salary: $1,155.40 to $1,213.83 per week + Adverse Working Conditions Allowance Level 2 of $48.94 per week + superannuation
Position Status: Permanent Full-time
Contact Officer: Mark Gervasoni - 02 6333 6238
Hours of work: 38 hours per week with an RDO every third week and rotating on call including weekends
Application closing date: Sunday, 11 August 2024, at 11.30pm
Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.
We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.
How to Apply
To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. You will then be prompted to attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications (please note, attaching a resume is mandatory). You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.