Water Filtration Plant Operator

2 days ago

Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia Bathurst Regional Council Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

About the role

Bathurst Regional Council is seeking to employ Water Filtration Plant Operators within the Water and Waste section of Councils Engineering Services Department. The successful applicants will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work alone and in a team environment carrying out a variety of tasks in order to satisfy the requirements of the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.

The Water Filtration Plant Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining Council's water filtration plant and bulk water infrastructure in Bathurst as part of a team. The successful applicant will also be required to carry out dam surveillance tasks and be on call in rotation with other staff.

Candidates require a sound knowledge in production and or maintenance of complex plant and equipment. A qualification in water treatment, chemical dosing or dam ranging will be highly regarded.

On-the-Job Learning

Advanced Water Treatment Skills: Gain hands-on experience with chemical dosing systems, filtration processes, and SCADA/automation technology.

Dam and Catchment Management: Training in dam surveillance, hydrology basics, and safety inspections.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Work with complex pumps, valves, and electrical/mechanical systems, building strong trade-level competencies.

Key Requirements

  • Current Class C Drivers Licence
  • Sound knowledge in production and/or maintenance of complex plant and equipment.
  • Ability to work alone and in a team environment
  • Chemical dosing experience
  • General Construction Induction (White Card)
  • Must be able to swim
  • Ability to work on-call and overtime including weekends, on a regular basis.

We can offer Formal Training & Certifications

  • Certificate III or IV in Water Industry Operations
  • Confined-Space Entry, Working at Heights, and High-Risk Work licences.

To view the Position summary click here - Water Filtration Plant Operator

These positions require a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug & alcohol screen. Shortlisted applicants will also be required to undertake psychometric testing prior to appointment.

Salary: $1,155.40 to $1,213.83 per week + Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of $18.92 per week + super.

Position Status: Permanent Full time

Contact Officer: Kristian Miller

Hours of work: 38 hours per week with an RDO every third week and rotating on call including weekends

Application closing date: Sunday, 26 October :30 pm

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where diversity is embraced and supported.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background.

Bathurst Regional Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse.

How to Apply

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire below. You will then be prompted to attach your resume and copies of any relevant qualifications.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia for the duration of this position to apply for this job.

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