Senior Field Operator (Fitter) - Clarence Valley Council - IndustrialCareer

First listed on: 13 March 2019



Senior Field Operator (Fitter)

When life speeds up and becomes more complicated we yearn for simple things, like time, a sense of connection, stability, belonging to a community. We’ve had a good close up look and reckon that this is what Clarence Valley can deliver to your life and your family.

So, if you want what others have - that’s great. But just maybe we’re what you need.

Either way it really can’t hurt to check what living in the Clarence is all about.... right! 

Clarence Valley Council has reputation in the community for providing quality service and this is a credit to the teamwork, dedication and skill of our employees. We value our employees and provide a progressive, rewarding and flexible working environment. 

So... come join us in the Clarence Valley where we work, rest & play!

Checkout about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

  • permanent full time - 76 hours per fortnight
  • salary - $53,190 - $63,430 per annum, plus superannuation
  • a 9 day fortnight
  • location - Townsend Depot
  • the opportunity to accrue time in lieu
  • the opportunity to 'purchase' leave

About the role

Are you looking for an opportunity ‘to plan and deliver services valued by the community’?  Do you like a variety of work across a wide geographic area? Apply to join Clarence Valley Council’s Mechanical and Electrical Team in the Water Cycle section for the opportunity to grow your skills in one of the most scenic, beautiful and geographically diverse areas of New South Wales. 

This position is one of three fitters in the Team (plus one apprentice) and the variety of work will include undertaking fabrication and mechanical repair, servicing and maintenance for Council’s Water, Sewerage and Floodplain infrastructure.  The assets Water Cycle is responsible for include water and sewerage pipes, sewage treatment plants, water reservoirs, chlorination plants, sewer, water and flood pump stations and floodgates.  The Team also assist other areas of Council such as heavy fleet, caravan parks and open space with fabrication and specialist repair.   

We offer an excellent work / life balance, and STRIVE ‘to make the Clarence Valley a community full of opportunity’.

Download the position description here.

Contact

Robert DiMattia, Senior Field Operator (Fitter) on 6643 0272.

Closing date

Sunday, 31 March 2019 at 11.30 pm (NSW time) daylight saving time

Other important information 

This position is located at Council's Rushforth Road Works Depot, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply:

  • All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
  • Once you start your online application you cannot save and return later. 
  • You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document, and then copy and paste into the fields below.
  • Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
  • You must use your own email address and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with Council.
  • For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website. 

For this application you will be required to supply a resume and relevant certificates and licences.

 

Council is an EEO employer and indigenous people are encouraged to apply.