As the Assistant Technician Water & Sewer you will support Council’s Water and Sewer Technicians in the installation, maintenance and operation of Water and Sewerage schemes within Snowy River Shire. The key responsibilities of this role will see you carry out work as required on private works, respond to emergency call outs and carry out maintenance of water supply and sewer drainage system. You will acquire, process and document water and sewer data in electronic and hard copy format, undertake water and sewer quality testing and liaise with the supervisor in meeting legislative requirements. You will demonstrate a commitment to customer service and Council’s WHS policy in the workplace.

  Qualifications and Experience

• Construction Induction White Card
• NSW Department of Health Fluoride Operators Certificate
• Appropriate relevant experience in a water and sewer operations and maintenance
• Drivers Licence Class C (Car)

  Essential

• Ability to competently operate small plant i.e. lawnmowers, whipper snippers, sludge pumps, water snorter, etc
• Undertake confined spaces training courses including refresher courses
• Physically fit to complete all aspects of the position
• Ability to work and participate in a work team environment
• Commitment to work health and safety
• Undertake training in water and sewer operations

  Desirable

• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Radio telemetry (use of pager, lap top computer and telemetry).
• Ability to learn pipeline construction skills for the laying of water and sewer mains.
• Demonstrate analytical and problem solving techniques.
• Traffic Control Blue Card
• Traffic Control Yellow Card
• Certificate of Competence in Excavator Operation
• Certification in Water Treatment (Cert III)
• Office of water training in sewer treatment
• Drivers Licence MR (Medium Rigid)

  Expressions of Interest should be marked “Confidential Job Application” and sent to Human Resources Officer

Post: PO Box 143,  Berridale NSW 2628   OR   Email:  jobs@snowyriver.nsw.gov.au

You will receive a receipt of application within 3 days if you don’t please contact Bronwyn Burbury on 6451 1124

SRSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and enforces a safe and smoke free workplace.

We may request background checks.

For assistance in completing your application see ‘How to Apply’ on Council’s website