Specialist Plumber/Drainer

at  Gympie Regional Council

• Competitive annual salary commencing at $70,883.28, plus allowance, plus up to 13% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Demonstrated experience of greater than 2 years in a similar role within a water industry environment.
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking plumbing and draining related tasks in accordance with industry relevant codes.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and organising plumbing and draining related work under remote supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake a broad range of tasks including operation of small plant, vehicles, equipment and tools in a competent, proficient and safe manner.
• Demonstrated team leadership skills.
• Demonstrated physical agility and dexterity to carry out regular laboring duties.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain harmony within a team and foster good working relationships with all council employees and members of the public.
• Proficiency in the use of digital technology (smart phones, tablets etc.) for the purposes of workflow management and reporting.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skill.
• Current Plumber/Drainer License.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s license or above that is current and maintained.
• Construction Industry White/Blue card.
• Traffic Management Implementation

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Working in a safe manner in accordance with Council’s overarching Safety policies and procedures.
• Perform the tasks of a responsible licenced tradesperson including the lodging of all relevant forms for Notifiable Work.
• Perform laboring tasks and operation of light plant in a safe, competent, efficient and timely manner to deliver works programs of the Water Branch to a quality standard.
• Work under limited direction in a leading hand or “PIC” capacity to assist in the maintenance of the water supply network with a focus on water quality, hygiene, regulatory compliance and public health.
• Work under limited direction to assist in the operations and maintenance of the sewerage network with a focus on environmental protection, regulatory compliance and public safety.
• Identify new ways to improve work practices in accordance with Council’s continuous improvement commitment.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with members of the public, management and other team members.
• Participate in the on-call roster as required.
• Any other duties within the level of responsibility.

Please refer the Job description for details