Ganger High Pressure Sew Flush

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: [email protected]

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council