Inverell Shire Council

Water Tanker Operator

Applications are invited for the position of Water Tanker Operator, based at Council's Inverell Works Centre. The successful applicant shall be one of Council's in-field working operatives, responsible for the satisfactory application of water to road works by tanker.

For more information about Inverell Shire Council and the Water Tanker Operator position please click here to access the Position Profile.

Applicants should address the following Selection Criteria:

Essential Criteria:

Qualifications

• NSW School Certificate or equivalent.
• NSW Class HR Drivers Licence
• Traffic Controller Certificate
• SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card ('White Card').
• Work Safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker OR equivalent.

Skills and Experience

• Satisfactory formal training in truck operation OR suitable experience in truck operation including water tanker.

Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2023.  The classification for the position will be up to Operational Band 1, Level 3, Grade 4.  Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $1,044.00 to $1,114.75 gross per week.  In addition, a Level 1 Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of $0.498 per hour will be paid where applicable.

Enquiries in relation to the nature of the position may be made by speaking directly with Council’s Operations Coordinator, Jay Halloran on (02) 6728 8200.

Applicants must address the selection criteria as listed below. Letters of application submitted online are to be addressed to the General Manager, and will close on Friday, 28 March 2025 at 4:30pm.

Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.

Brett McInnes
General Manager
Inverell Shire Council