The Operator Reticulation plays a pivotal role in consistently executing water and wastewater reticulation tasks and ensuring smooth and efficient operations to deliver safe drinking water and compliant wastewater services.
This role is a full-time, ongoing opportunity including a monthly RDO and flexible work options. You will be part of our ‘Myrtleford’ reticulation team that services Yackandandah and Beechworth, down through to Myrtleford, Porepunkah, Bright, Mount Beauty and Tawonga. In this role you will have access to a diverse range of learning opportunities, allowing you to expand your knowledge and skills in the field of reticulation.
The general hours of work are between 7am and 4:30pm and once deemed competent, you will be required to participate in a seven-day on call roster every 3-4 weeks which operates from a Tuesday until the following Tuesday.
General day-to-day duties
- Emergency repairs on water and wastewater pipes and assets.
- Scheduled maintenance on water and wastewater pipes and assets.
- Monitoring and maintenance of sewer pump stations.
- Water meter inspections, readings, and repairs.
- Inspection of assets.
- Completion of electronic work orders and data entry.
- Ordering and collecting parts and materials.
- Basic site and ground maintenance.
- Other duties as required.
For further detail on the role, please refer to the position description below.
Key Selection Criteria
To be in consideration for this position please address in your application how you meet the following key selection criteria:
- Current MR Drivers licence is required.
- Knowledge and/or experience in asset and equipment monitoring and maintenance.
- Knowledge and/or experience in data entry and documentation.
- Knowledge and/or experience in the maintenance of distribution and collection networks, is not required but an advantage.
- Licence or competency in the use of excavation equipment, is not required but an advantage.
We’re committed to creating a comfortable and inclusive environment for all candidates. If you require specific supports or modifications during the recruitment process, please contact hr@newater.com.au in advance so we can make any necessary adjustments.
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Applications, including statements against the key selection criteria, must be submitted via the above online application form before the closing date/time. Applications via email will not be accepted.
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