Pump Fitters Assistant

The Water and Wastewater - Operations Unit is seeking a Pump Fitters Assistant to become part of a high functioning team. You will be passionate about providing secure, reliable, affordable, sustainable and high-quality drinking water supply and wastewater services to our community and protection of the environment. 

As part of our Water & Wastewater Operations team, you will undertake the installation, maintenance repair and upgrade of water supply and sewerage facilities, pumping equipment, fixed plant and mechanical equipment. These are essential services, and the community expects a high level of reliability and environmental protection. 

The position may be required to work on the pump stations outside of normal working hours during infrequent times of emergency.  

What's on offer:

• working within a team environment
• a base salary ranging from $55,383 per annum with competency-based increments up to $63,258 per annum, plus 11% super
• 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking: 

• knowledge of a broad range of mechanical equipment and processes found in today's sophisticated water and sewerage treatment and transport facilities
• the ability to work in confined spaces such as sewer manholes and pump station wells
• knowledge of Tweed Shire water and sewer reticulation network or similar (desirable)
• knowledge of workplace safety procedures

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Chinderah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Friday 19 April at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Click here to view the Position Description 

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process

Click here to view our Values

Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate. 

Immunisations:

This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program. 

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE selection criteria fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below: 

Essential:

• A level of literacy and numeracy competence to ensure reading of job instructions, maintenance of records and reports.
• General knowledge of mechanical or pump maintenance and repairs.
• An understanding of workplace safety procedures, particularly in confined spaces, working over open voids and working at heights.
• Ability to work in Confined Spaces, unhygienic and potential high-risk environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a group of two or team environment.
• General knowledge Water Supply and Sewerage Systems and an understanding of why this is an important service to the community and environment.
• Current Vehicle Licence – Car
• Ability to operate and maintain hand and power tools.

Desirable:

• Current Vehicle Licence – Medium Rigid
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Hold a current Confined Spaces Entry Certificate.
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate.
• Hold a current Dogman Certificate.
• Experience in mechanical or pump maintenance and repairs.

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