AddressMulti Skilled Operator
- Exciting opportunity to work for Hunter Water
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Support the sustainable delivery of an essential service to the Lower Hunter community
We are seeking a Multi Skilled Operator to join our Civil Maintenance Group within our Customer Delivery Division
Our Company
At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Values.
Hunter Water offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:
Excellent training and leave benefits including:
- Confined Space, Working at Heights, Powerlines, Jetting and CPR training within first 6 months
- Additional Public Holidays, RDOs
- Paid Community Service Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parents
Health & Wellbeing benefits including:
- Fitness passport
- Access to discounted health fund and health services
- Access to the Employee Assistance program
Remuneration & Hours:
- 38 hour working week
- Reward and Recognition Program
- Annualised wage rate of 108,970.00 plus Superannuation
- Access to additional earning potential through undertaking relief in higher positions in the Civil crew structure, completing on call rosters which attract standby and associated overtime and overtime associated with undertaking planned night works, weekend work and emergency call outs
The Opportunity
As the Multi Skilled Operator you will be responsible for operating an excavator/truck combination unit and working with a crew leader to achieve quality outcomes in a timely manner. The role will also include operating sewer jetting equipment, general labouring and working independently.
What you'll do:
- Participate in a 1 in 5 standby roster; participants on the roster must be able to attend callouts within 1 hour in order for Hunter Water to meet operational response times. This will typically involve living within Hunter Water's area of operation and within thirty minutes of a nominated depot location.
- Ensuring safe excavation practices by complying with work instructions and safety requirements
- Ensure the safety and compliance of heavy vehicles and machinery by regular inspections and completing
- Heavy Vehicle Inspection/ Start up Report.
- Adhere to WHS regulations and take all precautions necessary for the safety of HWC personnel and property, private property and the public
What you'll need to be successful:
Essential Criteria:
- Demonstrated excavator competency and experience
- Experience in watermain and sewer main repairs, jetting procedures, valve installations, plant and truck operations, water service repairs or similar.
- Demonstrated experience in reading and interpreting water and sewer plans or similar
- Knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure
- Ability to recognise environmental impacts of field work and implement appropriate controls to mitigate environmental risk
- Proven capacity to work manually for an extended period including activities such as hand digging, lifting etc.
- Proven ability to work effectively within small teams
- High level of personal work ethic and commitment to safe working practices
Application Steps:
To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria and provide a current resume.
To view the position description please click here
Application closing date: Monday the 10th of June 2024............ Interested? Apply Now!
Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.
