Location
Lithgow, New South Wales
Position
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Full‐time
Description
Lithgow City Council is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator to join our team in Lithgow, NSW. The successful candidate will report to the Supervisor, Plants and Pump Stations, and will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plants and pump stations within Lithgow Local Government Area, ensuring compliance with EPA Licences and NSW environmental standards.
Responsibilities
* Manage Wastewater Treatment Plant operations, Wastewater Pumping Stations and associated Sewer Pump Stations under the applicable EPA Licence.
* Operate Wastewater Treatment Plants efficiently, adjusting plant operational parameters to achieve optimal performance.
* Operate Sewerage Treatment Plants and Sewer Pump Stations in accordance with NSW EPA License concentration limits.
* Maintain online and computer‐based databases of test results for each plant.
* Ensure all pump stations are maintained to an acceptable standard of cleanliness.
* Perform necessary maintenance works to keep pump stations running at full efficiency and complete plant maintenance tasks.
Qualifications
* Water Treatment Plant Operators Certificate.
* NSW Health Fluoridation Ticket.
* Experience in Water Treatment Plant Operations.
* Class C Driver's Licence.
* WHS General Induction for Construction Certificate (Whitecard).
* Confined Spaces Ticket.
* Demonstrated ability and continued willingness to work in a team environment.
* Sound communication skills.
* Prepared to work on a rotating basis that includes overtime, weekend and on‐call/after‐hours duties.
* Demonstrated commitment to the principals of honesty and integrity.
* Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of WHS and Risk Management Procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
* Traffic Control Ticket (Stop/Slow).
* Experience in Wastewater Treatment Plant and Pumpstation operations.
* Experience in Water and Wastewater plumbing.
* Experience with telemetry systems.
Salary & Benefits
* $1,624.08 to $1,784.40 per week, commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience.
* Permanent, full‐time, 38‐hour work week.
* Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
* Work/life balance with a rostered day off every second week.
* Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
EEO & Eligibility
You must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
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