Plumber

Plumber

Department: Warrumbungle Water

Reports to: Supervisor Water Reticulation

Salary Range: $1,027 - $1,172 per 38 hour week + Superannuation

At Warrumbungle Shire Council we offer a broad variety of jobs with a range of benefits and career development opportunities within Local Government. Our scenic location, amongst friendly country communities, provides an ideal setting for those looking to balance a country lifestyle and career.

The guiding principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion form the spirit of the team along with respect, transparency, passion, trust and opportunity is how Warrumbungle Shire Council strengthens its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. We are an EEO Employer with a commitment to our staff and our vision is Excellence in Local Government. 

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Purpose of the Position

This position is responsible for preventative and reactive maintenance, operation and emergency repair of water and sewer reticulation and the provision of safe drinking water in accordance with health standards and the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, in Coonabarabran and surrounding areas.

Essential Requirements

• Commitment to Council’s Mission, Values and Code of Conduct.
• Understanding of work health and safety (WHS) in the workplace and commitment to a positive contribution to WHS in the workplace and compliance with Council and legislative requirements.
• Current Department of Fair Trading Plumber’s and Drainer’s licence.
• Backflow Prevention Certificate
• Participate in rotating on-call roster for emergency call-outs
• Ability to be on-site in Coonabarabran within 30 minutes for any emergency call-out and within 30 minutes plus travel time to calls at other centres in the group
• OHS Construction Induction Certificate (“white card”)
• Class MR Driver’s Licence

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
• Current Department of Fair Trading Gasfitter’s Licence
• Current Traffic Controller Ticket (blue ticket)
• Current Work Site Traffic Control Ticket (yellow ticket)
• Safe Gravedigging training
• Front End Loader Ticket
• Backhoe Ticket
• Confined Spaces Certificate
• Chemical Handling Certificate (ChemCert)
• Working at Heights training

Applicants should note that Criminal History Checks, as well as alcohol and drug testing, are conditions of employment.

Applications close at 11.00 pm Sunday 11 October 2020.

For enquiries, please contact Organisation Development on 6849 2000.