Irrigation Fitter
Location: City of Wanneroo
Duration: 6 weeks with possibility of extension
Pay Rate: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Irrigation Fitter with previous operations and maintenance experience on commercial irrigation systems and preferably knowledge of bore, pump and motor systems.
Purpose:
Operate and maintain the City’s irrigation systems.
Duties:
- Conduct routine maintenance and repairs of irrigation systems
- Conduct inspections and testing on commercial irrigation systems
- Program irrigation controllers to meet operational requirements
- Modify current irrigation systems / install new irrigation systems
- Operate small plant / equipment
- Maintain tools, equipment and plant
- Liaise / work with supervisors and other City service units
- Respond to public / customer enquiries
- Provide work reports
- Report immediately to supervisor any field conditions that could pose a risk to public or sporting user groups
- Comply with all policies and procedures and relevant legislation
- Exercise duty of care in line with Health and Safety policies
Essential:
- Operations and maintenance experience with commercial irrigation systems
- Proven communication skills
- Experience in the productive use of information systems and technology
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Capable of physical manual labour
- C class vehicle licence
- Safety awareness certification
- National Police Clearance less than three months old
- Knowledge of the practical application of Work Health and Safety measures in the workplace including hazard identification in parks and reserves
Desirable:
- First Aid certification
- Knowledge of bore, pump and motor systems
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
Required Skill Profession
Agricultural Workers