Description:
Requisition Number: 593
Salary Range: Base rate $61,189.34 per annum + northern district and leading hand allowance ($65,489.76 per annum)
Position Type : Full-Time Permanent
Location: MacNamara Street, Cairns
Application Close Date: Sunday, 27 April 2025 at 11.30pm AEST
Do you want to play a vital role in keeping our sewerage reticulation systems running smoothly?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Wastewater Services team as a Ganger High Pressure Sew Flush!
What You Will Do:
You will have the opportunity to maintain all aspects of the sewerage reticulation system and ensure customer complaints are actioned in accordance with Water & Waste service standards, while keeping your Team Leader informed of any required maintenance. Some of your tasks will include but are not limited to:
Repair sewer reticulation and lateral connection blockages
Maintain high pressure sewer cleaning trucks and equipment
Inspect/investigate and record manhole asset integrity
Perform high pressure flushing of sewer mains
Operate in conjunction with the vacuum tanker crew to remove silt and sand from sewer lines
Operate licensed emergency overflow valves
Advocate a positive and constructive organisational culture
Participate in the after-hours callout roster for Wastewater Operations
What We Are Looking For:
Secondary education to Year 10; and qualification in a trade profession or equivalent skill/ experience relevant to the work area.
Previous experience in the wastewater industry and the operation of heavy plant
Good knowledge of reticulated systems and related repairs and maintenance.
Current Construction Safety Induction Card (White Card)
A current HR driver’s license
Physical wellbeing to receive training and accreditation for entry into confined spaces.
Basic Computer Skills.
Willingness to undertake additional training, as required.
A practical ability to organise machinery and resources to resolve sewerage system defects.
Sound written and interpersonal communication skills including negotiation, conflict resolution and consultation.
An understanding of basic mathematics
The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Demonstration commitment to and understanding of Work Health and Safety
Some benefits we offer:
Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
Up to 3 weeks personal leave
Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
Salary sacrifice opportunities
Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
We are committed to:
Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support
Now we want to hear about YOU!
Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.
For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.
Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:
Phone: (07) 4044 3310
Email: jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au
Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council