• Operational role working in a diverse team
• Utilise your outstanding practical and maintenance skills
  
• Salary Range: $47,094 - $54,630 p.a + Super + 9 Day Fortnight

 About the role

Wingecarribee Shire Council is looking for two highly motivated, hands-on and skilled Reticualtion Operators - Water.

The primary purpose of this position is carry out assigned operational work including inspections, maintenance, repair, renewal and construction of water reticulation assets under the instruction of a Team Leader or Supervisor. Interaction with the public is a key focus of this role and the need for excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to representing Council in a positive and focussed manner.

The position may be required to participate in the Water and Sewer Branch On-Call Roster.

About you

In addition to relevant practical experience in construction, maintenance, repair and rehabilitation of water reticulation assets (or similar construction experience), the successful applicant will possess the ability to self-motivate, learn and proactively contribute to the team.

More specifically, responsibilities will include:

• Operations of plant and equipment, providing manual labouring skills for the construction, maintenance, repair and rehabilitation of Councils water reticulation assets.

• Contribute to the delivery of assigned programs of work within agreed timeframes, whilst achieving quality standards as directed.

• Follow directions of the Team Leader in accordance with approved procedures and quality standards.

• Carry out routine manual labouring tasks using approved equipment within Councils WHS procedures, SWMS, risk assessments and permits to work practices.

About us

Located in the Southern Highlands, Wingecarribee Shire Council is within comfortable travelling distance of Sydney, Canberra, the South Coast and the Illawarra. With four distinctive and stunning seasons combined with glorious countryside rich in biodiversity and appeal, it is an enviable lifestyle location.

To Apply

To apply for this position please visit www.wsc.nsw.gov.au  (Careers @ Council) to view the position description which also contains the key selection criteria. Please complete the online application process by submitting your resume, covering letter and addressing the Selection Criteria as part of the on-line recruitment process.  

Further information can be obtained by contacting Graeme Mellor Coordinator Water on 4868 0532

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered for the position.

Applications close Sunday 13 November 2016.