Water Operations Operator
About Us:
Inspired by lifestyle. Driven by possibility.
Located at the top of the Yorke Peninsula, the Copper Coast is a thriving regional centre, home to around 15,000 residents and attracts 500,000 visitors each year. From its stunning coastal and agricultural landscapes to its vibrant communities, the Copper Coast embodies a unique blend of lifestyle, heritage, culture and prosperity.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values equity, diversity and inclusion.
We offer excellent conditions, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellbeing support in an encouraging, family friendly environment.
About the Role:
To provide efficient and effective day to day operations of Council’s
Community Wastewater Management Schemes (CWMS), including but not restricted to
sewerage pump stations, wastewater treatment plants and collection of network
infrastructure including stormwater systems.
This role is also responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Council’s stormwater systems and assets.
- Ensure continuous operation of all CWMS and prompt attendance to all alarms and ratification of any faults. This requires sharing responsibility of an after-hours roster.
- Be involved in the overall planning of the provision, maintenance and replacement of Council’s CWMS assets and infrastructure.
- Wastewater quality sampling/testing.
- Cleaning/CCTV sewer drains and associated infrastructure.
- Install and maintain work zone traffic management signage and safe work activities as required.
- Carry out customer service requests as instructed by the Team Leader Water Operations.
- Maintaining compliance with WH&S regulations.
- Undertake the necessary checks and documentation to ensure the safe operations of all plant and equipment.
- Provide assistance to other CWMS Operators and the Infrastructure Department as required.
- Report issues to senior staff to ensure all matters are dealt with appropriately, professionally and in a timely manner.
- Accurately complete all timesheets and plant sheets.
- Implement stormwater infrastructure projects, while ensuring compliance with regulations and environmental standards.
- Ensure the protection of property and infrastructure by the safe conveyance of excessive runoff from extreme events.
- Maintain the CWMS and stormwater system assets in accordance with sustainable asset management principles and plans.
About you:
To be successful in the role you will need the following:
- Working knowledge of the Environment Protection Act & Department of Health regulations and licensing conditions.
- Knowledge of policies and regulations relating to work area.
- Knowledge of plumbing and mechanical issues associated with CWMS operations.
- Basic understanding of Council operations
- Sound computer, written and oral communication skills.
- Experience in operation and maintenance of CWMS / Sewer Infrastructure as well as a good understanding of effluent treatment processes.
- Licences or competent use of backhoe, skid steer, loader and excavator (desirable)
What we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Family friendly work-life balance
- Opportunities for training and development
- Supportive team environment
