GENERAL POSITION INFORMATIONAssist with the operation and maintenance of Council’s treatment plants in accordance with legislative requirements and Council Policies.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssist with the operation, maintenance and repair of water supply and sewerage infrastructure including swimming pools, reservoirs, bores, pump stations and chlorination facilitiesAssist with the monitoring of treatment process parameters, including chemical and dosing requirementsCollect samples for analysis and undertake routine analysisRespond promptly to operational changes to ensure continuity of supply of treated water/wastewater to defined standardsDetect and report changes in water/wastewater treatment which may affect quality, distribution and supply to the SupervisorRespond to enquiries to internal and external customers promptly and professionallyAssist with the maintenance of log sheets, asset records and monthly reportsUpdate Council’s state-wide water information management system (SWIMs) with operational tasks and test resultsUtilise the SCADA/Telemetry network and associated equipment to monitor key operational parameters and respond to alarms/exceedances accordinglyUndertake stocktakes of consumable supplies and advise supervisor of relevant stock levelsEnsure safe use and storage of dangerous goods (e.g. Chlorine,
hydrochloric acid)Assist with the enforcement of water restrictionsOperate within Council’s Drinking Water Quality Management and Recycled Water Management PlansAssist in the supervision of contractors and other employees as requiredContribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relationsLiaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties, including providing and obtaining informationUndertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position, e.g. timesheetsAssist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop recent practices, as requiredParticipate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as requiredUndertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTSCompulsoryQueensland ‘C’ class driver’s licence (minimum requirement – provisional licence)General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) Certification (White Card).DesirableCertificate III in Water Industry, or commitment to undertake and complete this qualification.ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREDCompulsoryGeneral labouring experienceGenuine interest in water and wastewater treatmentComputer and keyboard skillsSound level of oral and written communication skillsCustomer service skills and experienceHigh level teamwork skillsSound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.DesirableWater and wastewater treatment operational experience.CORPORATE OBLIGATIONSThe employee agrees to comply with the following:Workplace Health and Safety policies and proceduresCustomer service standardsCouncil’s Code of ConductCouncil’s Environment and Sustainability policy and proceduresAnti-discrimination legislation, actively promoting its principles in all activitiesHuman Resources policies and proceduresFinancial Management policies and proceduresRecords Management policies and proceduresDisaster Management policies and procedures.SPECIFIC CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTSThe 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 CouncilThe employee agrees to be available for work on weekends and public holidays as requiredThe employee agrees to participate in an on call rosterThe employee acknowledges that this role has been identified as working in an ‘at risk work location’ and/or is an ‘at risk worker’ and subsequently agrees to be protected by the relevant immunisations in accordance with Council’s Staff Immunisation Program and will participate in required health monitoring in accordance with the guidelines set out by council and relevant legislation and industry standardsThe employee acknowledges this role is physically demanding and requires an adequate level of fitness to be held and maintained in order to successfully undertake manual labouring tasksThe employee acknowledges that they may be required to travel to other towns within the Shire to operate other Council treatment plants. #J-18808-Ljbffr