Assist with the operation and maintenance of Council’s treatment plants in accordance with legislative requirements and Council Policies.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the operation, maintenance and repair of water supply and sewerage infrastructure including swimming pools, reservoirs, bores, pump stations and chlorination facilities
- Assist with the monitoring of treatment process parameters, including chemical and dosing requirements
- Collect samples for analysis and undertake routine analysis
- Respond promptly to operational changes to ensure continuity of supply of treated water/wastewater to defined standards
- Detect and report changes in water/wastewater treatment which may affect quality, distribution and supply to the Supervisor
- Respond to enquiries to internal and external customers promptly and professionally
- Assist with the maintenance of log sheets, asset records and monthly reports
- Update Council’s state-wide water information management system (SWIMs) with operational tasks and test results
- Utilise the SCADA/Telemetry network and associated equipment to monitor key operational parameters and respond to alarms/exceedances accordingly
- Undertake stocktakes of consumable supplies and advise supervisor of relevant stock levels
- Ensure safe use and storage of dangerous goods (e.g. Chlorine, hydrochloric acid)
- Assist with the enforcement of water restrictions
- Operate within Council’s Drinking Water Quality Management and Recycled Water Management Plans
- Assist in the supervision of contractors and other employees as required
- Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
- Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties, including providing and obtaining information
- Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position, e.g. timesheets
- Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices, as required
- Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
- Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
Compulsory
- Queensland ‘C’ class driver’s licence (minimum requirement – provisional licence)
- General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) Certification (White Card).
Desirable
- Certificate III in Water Industry, or commitment to undertake and complete this qualification.
ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Compulsory
- General labouring experience
- Genuine interest in water and wastewater treatment
- Computer and keyboard skills
- Sound level of oral and written communication skills
- Customer service skills and experience
- High level teamwork skills
- Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.
Desirable
- Water and wastewater treatment operational experience.
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS
The employee agrees to comply with the following:
- Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Customer service standards
- Council’s Code of Conduct
- Council’s Workplace and Sustainability policy and procedures
- Anti-discrimination legislation, actively promoting its principles in all activities
- Human Resources policies and procedures
- Financial Management policies and procedures
- Records Management policies and procedures
- Disaster Management policies and procedures.
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- The employee acknowledges that this role requires them to hold and maintain a class ‘C’ manual driver’s licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with Council
- The employee agrees to be available for work on weekends and public holidays as required