Operator

Water Corporation

Western Australia
Permanent
Full-time

22 days ago

What’s in it for you?

$78K base + $2 hourly site allowance = total package of $82K per year plus super (co-contribution is available to make the effective rate 15%)
Regular overtime hours are available when you have completed your initial training which will substantially boost your weekly earnings
Nationally recognised Certificate III National Water Package - earn while you learn!
Friendly work life balance – set hours so you can plan ahead with the option to have a rostered day off each fortnight
Positions available North, Central and South to minimise your commute each day
Access to on-site gyms, 2 Wellness Days each year and healthcare discounts to support your wellbeing
Early access to long service leave after 3 years if continuous service

What does a Water Operator do?As an Operator, you will be regularly outdoors repairing and maintaining water and wastewater assets, playing a big part in maintaining some of the 56,800km of pipelines that stretch across WA.Your main task is keeping the water supply running. That’s finding and fixing faults on pipes and joints, upgrades and understanding the end-to-end water cycle and how water networks help your local community.A usual day could include digging trenches, inspecting pipelines, and repairing broken water services, you’re doing this while building a collection of skills that can set you on your way to a technical or leadership role in the future.What you’ll need to applyNo water experience? No problem. We provide full on the job training, buddying you up with an experienced team member making sure you feel supported from day 1.A positive attitude towards safety in everything you do. We provide a safe workplace with a strong safety culture for all of our employees as safety is the highest priority at Water Corporation.In this role you will be doing some driving, so a WA C class driver’s licence is essential as a minimum – HR class licence is beneficial.Next stepsIf you are interested in a career with Water Corporation, please submit a resume that details your recent experience relevant to this role.After reviewing applications, you may be invited to interview, where you’ll get an opportunity to check out our depots and meet our Team Leaders who can answer any questions you may have about this role.As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete pre-employment screening which will include a full medical, police clearance and Australian working rights check.Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at or 9420 2000.

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