Drainage Maintenance Technician

Full time permanent
position

Band 3 $70,711 -
$75,340 plus 12% superannuation

Fortnightly RDO
Based at the Depot

About
Manningham
Manningham
is located 15 minutes north east of Melbourne CBD, and currently faces
challenges posed by changing demographics, increasing development, community
aspirations and diversity.
We are focused on Manningham being a liveable,
vibrant and harmonious place to live, work and visit.
We work together to
achieve excellence and create a culture based on respect, empowerment and
inclusiveness.
We
embrace flexible working practices and during this unusual period of
restrictions, Council offers a number of contemporary policies and practices to
help support our staff when working remotely.
About the
role
The Drainage Maintenance
Technician will be responsible for maintaining Councils underground drainage
network.
This work will include but not be limited to, jetting of the
underground drainage network using Councils specialised equipment, repairing
sections of Council's drainage network, replacement of pit lids and surrounds
and the operation of Councils CCTV units to inspect and investigate the
underground drainage network.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, driven
and engage in effective interaction and communication with various levels
within Council and external to Council.
The successful candidate will be
involved in a variety of drainage projects.
The successful candidate will also
have solid time management and organisational skills.
Skills and
experience

Operation and maintenance of specialised drainage plant and
equipment to clean and maintain underground drains, pits and easements.
Repair and replacement of sections of the Councils underground drainage
network as required.
Confined Space Accreditation.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to gain co-operation and assistance from members of the
public and other employees in the delivery of assigned tasks.
Thorough knowledge of the associated technology and maintenance
operations, practices and procedures relating to underground maintenance, pipe
repair and construction.
Medium Rigid truck licence.
Ability to read drainage plans and diagrams.

Position
Description can be viewed below or is available on the job advertisement on the
Manningham careers' section: Job Vacancies
How to
apply
Click APPLY to submit
your application or contact Shaun Mc Grath, Team Leader Assets and Environment
on 9846 0526 for further information.
For all other enquiries regarding
the recruitment process, please email ****@manningham.vic.gov.au or
visit http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/work-for-us
Applications close on Tuesday 27 August 2025 at 11:00pm
Don't meet every
requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented
groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet all the criteria.
We
recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes.
If your
experience doesn't perfectly align with the selection criteria, but you're excited
about this role and keen to work at Manningham Council, we encourage you to
apply now.
Council recognises the
benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers.
To ensure equity of access
to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from
underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender
identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds.
Manningham Council have a
number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working
from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support
various communication methods when working remotely.
If you require any
additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please
advise the contact listed above in advance.
Manningham Council is a
child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a
Working with Children Check.

This job was originally advertised via Our Mob - The Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers.

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