ADVERT: PUMP ATTENDANT X 2 VACANCY

Shurugwi Town Council is inviting applications from suitably qualified personnel to fill in a vacant post of Pump Attendant.

JOB SUMMARY

To clean water filters and clarifier walls and reservoir walls in line with Shurugwi Town Council’s ethnics, policies and procedures.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Controls water inflows into the works plants.
• Cleans filters and clarifier walls monthly.
• Assist in the installation of new water pumps and equipment;
• Conducts routine checks on treatment units and reports faults to the supervisor
• Connects and disconnects chlorine and ammonia gas cylinders or dosing pumps.
• Collect water quality samples for testing and maintain accurate records of test results;
• Loads and offloads water treatment chemicals.
• Performs any other duty in the scope of this job as assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Certificate in water and sanitation/equivalent;
• 5 O Levels including Maths and English;
• Proven experience as a Water Pump Attendant or in a similar role is preferred;
• Knowledge of water pump operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting is an added advantage;
• Basic understanding of water quality parameters and sampling techniques;
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy objects and work in outdoor conditions;
• Performs any other duty within the scope of the job as assigned from time to time by the Supervisor.

REMUNERATION AND EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

A competitive salary together with other benefits will be disclosed to the successful candidate.

How to apply

1. Obtain an application form from the Council reception or download from here.
2. Submit a completed form together with supporting documents and certified copies.
3. Canvassing will automatically disqualify candidates.
4. All applications citing the position ref should be forwarded on or before 13 March 2024 to:

The Acting Town Secretary Shurugwi Town Council,

P O Box 125,

Shurugwi.

Or send via the email vacancies@stc.org.zw (Applications send through the email should be referenced with the position ref and all documents should be compressed to one document as attachments)

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be responded to and applications that do not comply with the requirements will be disqualified.