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Sewer Treatment Plant Operator

This outlines the general duties and responsibilities of the position, but is not all encompassing:Monitor, operate and maintain the sewerage, water treatment plants, pumps, equipment and assets;Record daily results of flow meter, electric meter, plant and equipment hour meters;Be familiar with the operation of both the water and sewerage treatment plants and perform tasks associated with the operation of the plant as rostered and as requested by the team leader;Collect and record daily sample tests;Calibrate dosing pumps and adjust dosing rates in accordance to test results;Enter test results onto spreadsheet on computer;Monitor and record chemical usage and reorder chemicals and equipment as required;Collate and provide information on performance, including but not limited to flow rates, quality or other issues;Source quotes in conjunction with the Purchasing Officer and Storeperson;Organise and work with other external contractors as required;Recommend improvements to the system as identified that would facilitate better services to the residents of Cloncurry Shire or would improve efficiency and reduce costs within the area of responsibility or other areas of Council’s operations;Assist Council’s Plumbing team with maintenance and repairs to water infrastructure;Perform weekend work as rostered;QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCES REQUIREDMandatory:Current Police ClearanceCertificate III in Water Treatment Plant OperationsCurrent unrestricted drivers licenseWhite/ Blue Card for constructionDesirable: Possess Confined Spaces Certification (or the ability to acquire);Chlorine Safety Training Certification (or the ability to acquire);Backhoe Operator ticket and/or high risk forklift ticket (highly desirable).Attractive Salary + Super, 5 weeks Annual Leave & allowances. For Further information or to view position description please visit http://careers.cloncurry.qld.gov.au/#page=0 or phone 07 4742 4100 and speak to HR Coordinator Terri Paine. Applications Close Friday 24 September 2021 at 12:00pmCLICK HERE FOR POSITION DESCRIPTION AUD Cloncurry 4824