Network Operator (Water Utilities) – Emerald
About the Role
The Network Operator will undertake planned or responsive activities / repairs to the water and wastewater networks under the direction and supervision of the Network Crew Operator. This includes job planning, job safety and risk assessments, traffic management, identifying and reporting failures, causes and remedies, manual work, operating machines (ie trucks / backhoes), pipe repairs, clearing sewer blockages etc
Responsibilities of the Role
- Continuity of supply. Undertake work as directed to minimise disruption to customer service.
- Customer Service. Undertake works as directed to meet customer levels of service.
- Planned Maintenance. Undertake planned maintenance activities as directed on water and sewer networks. Carry out manual works as required.
- Responsive Maintenance. Undertake responsive maintenance activities as directed on water and sewer networks to ensure customer service levels are met. Carry out manual works as required.
- Safety and training. Work according to safe work procedures and undertake necessary training to ensure regulatory compliance is met and zero harm is achieved.
- On-call / after-hours. Participate in an on-call roster system as a crew member to undertake after-hours responsive or planned maintenance activities.
Selection Criteria
Your application must demonstrate your skills, experience and qualifications around the following requirements of the position:
- Current Queensland ‘C’ Class (Manual) Vehicle Licence
- Queensland MR class drivers licence
- General Construction Induction Card
- Excavator ticket/statement of attainment
- Significant field experience in a similar or related role (desirable)
- Traffic control accreditation (desirable)
- Plumbers licence or Cert III Network Operations (desirable)
- Asbestos, confined space, working at heights, trenching (desirable)
- Knowledge of water and wastewater network management, planned and responsive maintenance activities (desirable)
Pre-employment Checks
To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a temporary or casual positon, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:
- Right to Work in Australia
- Medical and Functional Capacity Assessment including Drug & Alcohol testing.
Council will arrange these checks for the preferred candidate following interview.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your skills, experience and qualifications addressing the selection criteria.
- Your resume, including a minimum of 2 referees.
For further information please review the POSITION DESCRIPTION or contact Peter Dann, Supervisor Networks on 1300 242 686 within business hours.
Benefits
There are some great benefits working for Council, including:
- A generous superannuation scheme – 12% for employees contributing 6%, total 18% (conditions apply)
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- PPE supplied
- Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
- Wages paid fortnightly
- Employee Assistance Program
- 9 day fortnight
Applications close: 12 Noon, Monday 27 May 2019
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