About the role

Bathurst Regional Council is currently seeking two (2) Water Services Operator/Labourers to join the Water & Waste Section of Council's Engineering Department. 

The Water Services Operator/Labourers will be responsible for supporting the Water Service Operator to carry out a variety of tasks as required within Council's Water & Waste section in order to satisfy the requirements of the relevant Australian plumbing codes and other required standards. 

Key Requirements

• Current NSW Class C Driver's Licence 
• General Construction for Induction (White Card) 
• Knowledge of pipe laying for water and wastewater applications
• Experience in the utilisation of small plant used in the construction industry 
• Proven ability to work effectively as a team member 
• Logical thinking skills 
• Adequate numeracy & literacy skills to fulfil the requirements of the position 
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, requiring considerable amounts of labouring work 
• Ability to work overtime and on call (including weekends) as required. 

What we can offer

• Work/Life Balance 
• Rostered day off every third week 
• Generous leave entitlements 
• Corporate gym membership
• Employee education assistance
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Access to confidential employee assistance program

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This position requires a pre employment health assessment which includes a functional, audio and drug & alcohol screen.

Salary: $947.10 to $995.03 per week + Adverse working conditions allowance of $18.28 per week + On call allowance (as required) + Super 

Position Status: Permanent full time 

Hours of work: 38 hours per week with an RDO every third week

Application closing date: Sunday, 2 June 2024, at 11.30pm

Contact Officer: Kristian Miller  - 6333 6296

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. 

We are also 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 (please note, attaching a resume is mandatory). You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.