Irrigation Technician
6 days ago
Our client in the Northern suburbs of Perth is seeking an Irrigation Technician who is looking to work for in a vibrant community and has proven experience in the field.
**Benefits of the position**:
- 6 month contract
- Penalty Rates
- Great working hours - 6:00am to 3:00pm (Monday to Friday)
- 9 day fortnight
- Great working conditions
- Weekly pays
**Main Duties & Responsibilities**:
- Installation and maintenance of irrigation systems to a high standard to ensure the City’s valuable water resources are used effectively and efficiently.
- Track water usage against ground water allocations and calibrate programs to balance priority requirements to ensure allocations are not exceeded.
- Assist with the implementation of the City’s capital works program, including infrastructure upgrades, bore and pump maintenance, and the ongoing deployment of the central control system.
- Ensure the competent operation and maintenance of plant and equipment.
- Monitor equipment usage and performance, and provide input into the selection of new equipment
- Proactively contribute to the team effort through developing work schedules to achieve desired service levels.
- Provide onsite guidance and support to contractors.
- Respond to operational challenges by looking for ways to improve operations and suggesting innovative solutions and ideas
- Actively participate in team meetings by contributing ideas and information.
- Interact with customers in a positive and courteous manner.
- Responsible for own safety and the safety of the team and public when undertaking operational activities.
- Proactively identify and address risks by adopting safe working practices, undertaking preventative maintenance or reporting risks to the appropriate person.
- Active participation in development and learning pathways including attendance to industry, OSH and corporate training
- Ensure the City’s Safety Framework is understood and complied with by team and contractors including but not limited to the Induction process; Personal Protective Equipment; OSH Management Practices; Job Safety Analyses; Risk Assessments; Safety Inspections; Prestart Checks; Incident/Accident Reporting; Safe Work Methods; Take 5 and Safe Act Observations
- Awareness of and compliance with the injury management process.
**Key Requirements**:
- Certificate III or higher in Irrigation or equivalent
- Current C class driver's license
- WA White Card
**Desirable**:
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Basic Worksite Traffic Management and Traffic Controller Certificate
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If you are looking for a new career and have the skills required then Prime Recruitment wants to hear from you.
**Job Type**: Casual
**Salary**: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift