We have 2 new and exciting roles in our Maintenance team to lead and coordinate North East Water’s hydro services!

The Hydro Excavation Truck Operator ensures reliable, productive and customer-focused hydro services to support our sewer and water network performance, maintenance, renewals and projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Hydro excavation, utility exposure and non-destructive digging services.
- Asset maintenance on sewer and water networks, including cleaning, flushing and debris removal.
- Reviewing inspection findings to identify asset risks.
- Supporting preventative maintenance programs and network optimisation initiatives.
- Responding to operational incidents, emergency events and maintenance activities.
- Inspections, maintenance, and fault reporting for vehicles, plant and specialised equipment.
- Ensuring safety and compliance, using risk assessments and high-risk work controls.
- Completing work orders, inspection reports and maintenance records.
- Liaising with customers, contractors and colleagues, and providing operational support.

The Hydro Services team will provide scheduled maintenance and emergency response across the North East Water operating region. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to get out and about in the beautiful north east region. You will have access to a diverse range of learning opportunities, allowing you to expand your knowledge and skills in the field of hydro services.

This role is a full time ongoing opportunity, including a monthly RDO and flexible work options.

To view the position description, please visit www.newater.com.au/careers

Key Selection Criteria

1. Experience using specialised hydro excavation, vacuum recovery, jetting and/or CCTV inspection equipment in a utilities, water, wastewater and/or civil infrastructure environment.
2.



Demonstrated knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure maintenance.
3. Proven ability to assess risks, apply safety procedures and operate effectively in high-risk environments.
4. Demonstrated ability to solve problems and coordinate maintenance with minimal supervision.
5. High level of communication, teamwork and record management skills including the ability to maintain asset and maintenance information in systems.
6. Current driver licence (required).
7. Victorian White Card and Heavy Rigid licence or a willingness to obtain is essential.

Working at North East Water

North East Water is a leader in a unique and rewarding industry. This is thanks to our team who makes sure we exceed the expectations of our customers and communities. We’re committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:

- Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region,
- Great work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements including a 9-day fortnight and the option to purchase additional leave,
- Professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, study assistance, mentoring and secondment opportunities,
- Annual salary increases and superannuation,
- Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose,
- 15 weeks paid primary caregiver leave and 3 weeks secondary caregiver leave,




- 24/7 confidential wellbeing support and psychology sessions available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
- Discounted gym and pool memberships through Fitness Passport,
- Reimbursements for allied health treatments,
- Discounted private health cover,
- Onsite flu vaccination and skin check clinics annually,
- Social club,
- plus much, much more! https://www.newater.com.au/careers/why-work-with-us

Position Information

- Based at our Regional Headquarters, Wodonga.
- Full-time, ongoing including a monthly RDO and flexible work options (such as a 9-day fortnight).
- General hours of work are between 7:30am and 4pm (Monday to Friday).
- Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and pre-employment medical and functional testing.
- Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Salary Information

- $73,189 to $84,593 plus 12% superannuation depending on skills and experience.
- This role receives our industry and wastewater allowances which add over $3,000 to your remuneration per year!
- Future opportunity to participate in an on-call roster including attractive overtime rates and allowances.
- Mobile phone, laptop and uniform (including PPE) provided by North East Water.

Have questions? Get in touch!

Please do not hesitate to contact Kate Bardy, Manager Operations Projects & Maintenance on 0409 452 424.

Alternatively, you can contact Sienna from our People & Culture team via email [email protected]

Ready to apply?

For tips on writing your application and how our application process works, please visit: https://www.newater.com.au/careers/recruitment-process

- For your application to be considered, please apply via our website www.newater.com.au/careers

Applications close 11:59pm Monday 28 September 2026.

📌 Hydro Excavation Truck Operators (Wodonga)
🏢 North East Water
📍 Wodonga