Pump Fitters Assistant

The Water and Wastewater - Operations Unit is seeking a Pump Fitters Assistant to become part of a high functioning team. You will be passionate about providing secure, reliable, affordable, sustainable and high-quality drinking water supply and wastewater services to our community and protection of the environment.

As part of our Water & Wastewater Operations team, you will undertake the installation, maintenance repair and upgrade of water supply and sewerage facilities, pumping equipment, fixed plant and mechanical equipment. These are essential services, and the community expects a high level of reliability and environmental protection.

The position may be required to work on the pump stations outside of normal working hours during infrequent times of emergency.

What's on offer:

• working within a team environment
• a base salary ranging from $55,383 per annum with competency-based increments up to $63,258 per annum, plus 11% super
• 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
  

We are seeking:

• knowledge of a broad range of mechanical equipment and processes found in today's sophisticated water and sewerage treatment and transport facilities
• the ability to work in confined spaces such as sewer manholes and pump station wells
• knowledge of Tweed Shire water and sewer reticulation network or similar (desirable)
• knowledge of workplace safety procedures
  

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
  

Where it's located:
This position is based in Chinderah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:
Friday 19 April at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

OFFICE USE ONLY

SK97188A