Water Crew Members

Water Crew Members 

• Permanent Full Time 38 hours per week
• Salary Range $61,236.76 - $71,167.20 per annum (depending on experience & qualifications)
• PLUS allowances, penalties and career development opportunities

The Opportunity

Wingecarribee Shire Council's Water Services branch is seeking motivated and hands on crew members to join its Water Network team. The Water Services branch is responsible for the construction, maintenance and quality assurance of Council's water assets. This position can include working across different work teams to meet business needs, assisting in a variety of routine manual labour and skilled tasks.

Selection Criteria:

1. Minimum of two years demonstrated knowledge and experience in construction and maintenance activities related to water network assets, operating plant, tools, equipment and machinery.
2. Proven abilit y in team collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skill set.
3. Demonstrated ability in the use of computer applications, and operating devices, embracing digital solutions for works activities to enable field productivity and scheduling based systems to facilitate day- to-day operations.
4. Ability to effectively communicate with key stakeholders in delivering information on operational and maintenance services.
5. Hold an MR Drivers Licence, competency in the use of an Excavator, WHS Induction Card.

You will also have a willingness to obtain within 12 months of employment; Confined Space Entry Certificate, Working from Heights ticket, Working Safely Near Live Electrical Apparatus certificate, Traffic Control Combo (Stop Slow Bat and Implement Traffic Plans), Asbestos Awareness training and Forklift ticket.

Prior to commencement you will require to have a current immunisation record for Hepatitis A, B and Tetanus.

Benefits

• Rostered Days Off each fortnight
• Annual Leave, Health and Wellbeing Days and time off for Blood Donors
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development opportunities, including tertiary assistance
• Vaccination program including annual Flu vaccine
• Access to financial advice and guidance including advice from Active Super
• Annual Health Fair and opportunity to participate in the Johnny Warren & Les Murray Memorial Cup

How to Apply

Please upload your current resume and a brief cover letter. Applicants not addressing the essential criteria may not be considered. For further information about the role, please contact Graham Middleton on 02 4868 0888.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applications are to be received by Friday 12 April 2024.