Water Treatment Plant Operator

2 weeks ago

Newcastle Maitland Hunter, Australia JR Richards & Sons Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
The Company

JR Richards & Sons are an Australian family-owned and operated resource recovery company contracting to over thirty local Councils across large regional areas of NSW and in northern Victoria. The Company employs over 550 people with a fleet in excess of 350 heavy vehicles in operation. We are at the forefront of the industry with purpose-built recovery facilities diverting over 100,000 tonnes annually of kerbside and commercial organics and recyclables from landfill. We strive for a diverse, innovative, collaborative and high-performance culture with a dynamic attitude valuing our people, their safety, and the environment.

Renewable Oil Services (ROS) was established in 2008 to meet the growing demand for an environmentally safe liquid hydrocarbon waste collection, transportation, and storage service. We provide innovative waste management solutions for the automotive, mining, and power generation industries.

At JR Richards & Sons we take pride in providing equal opportunity and do not discriminate against race, age, national or ethnic origin, gender or marital status, religion, or sexual orientation.

The Opportunity

In this role you will be responsible for the unloading & treatment of wastewater in our wastewater treatment plant. Your duties will include repairs & maintenance of plant equipment as required, forklift operation, truck unloading and basic water testing. There may be occasions where you will be required to work weekends to complete maintenance work.

Essential Skills

  • Knowledge and experience of pump usage and maintenance/repairs.
  • Understanding of basic laboratory tests and interpretation of results.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills ensuring information is conveyed in a clear and concise manner
  • Forklift Licence
  • A pleasant demeanour while dealing with customers
  • Be able to work within a small team environment
  • A mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools

Desirable Skills but not essential

  • Experience and understanding of wastewater treatment plant operations and equipment.
  • Excavator ticket and/or experience.
  • HR truck license with satisfactory RMS record.
  • Liquid Tanker and Vacuum tanker experience.

The Benefits

  • The stability of full-time employment
  • Competitive hourly rate, and reasonable overtime available;
  • A safe, professional, and inclusive work environment;
  • Supportive management team passionate about the industry and the professional development of their staff.

Step into a role where your expertise, proactive problem‑solving, and the security of a permanent position are truly celebrated. If you are interested in joining a supportive and inclusive team where your experience is valued and respected, apply today.

To Apply

Click "Quick Apply" or email your resume, cover letter and copy of your RMS Driving Record to 

For a confidential discussion regarding the role please contact Deb Ragen - Internal Recruiter on

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