Package: $65,522.08 - $72,324.12 + 11.5% Super (Grade 5 of the SMRC Salary System 2024-2025)
Position Description: Assistant Operator Combination Truck
Applications close 11:59pm, Wednesday 16 April 2025
About The Region: The Snowy Monaro region is a unique and culturally diverse region of south-east NSW. From our history of the Snowy Hydro Scheme, our proud agricultural industry and popular ski resorts, we are a region that has a lot to offer. With fantastic lifestyle choices, whether you are an adventure seeker or prefer the finer things in life, we really can offer it all, and all within close proximity to our nation's capital Canberra. The Snowy Mountains region is packed with year-round experiences with so much more than snow sports and alpine walks. Glorious wildflowers blanket the alpine landscape of Kosciuszko National Park during summer, and if you love adventure sports there's rock climbing, kayaking, caving, fishing, horse riding, mountain biking, and 4WD touring activities to get your heart racing. Explore the famous Snowy River, and go skiing or snowboarding on the slopes of Perisher and Thredbo - or camp under the stars at some of the most picturesque campgrounds in NSW. You'll never forget the rugged alpine scenery of Australia's largest national park. Snowy Monaro Regional Council employs over 450 staff from all walks of life and working with us will give you the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful surrounds, progress your career and make a difference in our local community.
About the Role:
* Provide manual labouring skills, operation of plant and equipment required for the construction, maintenance, repair and assessment of Councils water and sewer reticulation assets
* Undertake operation of vacuum tanker/truck and CCTV equipment
* Assist in the maintenance of water supply system and wastewater drainage systems within the Council area
* Acquire, process and document water and wastewater data in electronic and hard copy format
* respond to emergency call-outs when rostered and be willing to work on weekends when rostered
* Promote information sharing and knowledge transfer to drive evidence-based decision-making, enhance capability and optimise capacity
* Contribute to the performance of Council: demonstrate professional conduct, make the best use of knowledge, experience and skills and be accountable for own decisions and actions
* Contribute to a safe workplace: comply with legislative and organisational requirements and be accountable for own decisions and actions
About You:
To be successful in this role you will have:
* Appropriate relevant experience in water and wastewater operations and maintenance
* Good level of communication and literacy skills
* Construction Induction White Card
* Commitment to undertake confined spaces training courses including refresher courses
* Physically fit to complete all aspects of the position
* Demonstrated ability to work, participate and communicate in a work team environment
* Demonstrated commitment to Work Health and Safety
* Proven Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
* Be willing to work on weekends when rostered and respond to emergency call-outs when rostered
* Current Medium Rigid (MR) Drivers Licence, maintaining a valid licence is a condition of employment
Desirable criteria:
* Operational experience and knowledge in maintenance activities related to water and wastewater network assets, including competencies in operation of large and small plant, tools and equipment
* Knowledge and skills in the use of computer applications including email, Microsoft Office suite and other work related systems e.g. maintenance programs and GIS mapping
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings
* Ability to learn pipeline construction skills for the laying of water and wastewater mains
* Demonstrate analytical and problem solving techniques
* Demonstrated knowledge of relevant safety practices and an understanding of the Work, Health and Safety Act 2011
* Certificate of Competence in Excavator Operation
* High Pressure Water Jetting certification or willingness to complete certification
* Current First Aid Certificate or equivalent
How to Apply:
Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume through the Apply link. Please use your cover letter to address the essential and desirable criteria, as outlined in the Position Description .
Tip: Good applications will demonstrate that you have what is needed to be successful in this role. You can use your cover letter to highlight your skills, abilities and experience, and how they meet the requirements of the job, as well as introducing yourself and explaining why you want to work with us here at Council.
Enquiries
For any enquiries relating the role, please contact our Recruitment Officer
Email:
Ph: 1300 345 345
At Snowy Monaro Regional Council, we are committed to providing EEO and embracing diversity. We are an inclusive workforce which reflects the unique region, community, and customers we serve. In addition to providing an encouraging and positive environment, Council is a smoke free work environment.
Please advise us if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or perform the requirements of the role.