Job Description

Please ensure to include a copy of your resume, cover letter and your key selection criteria responses with your application.

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

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Key Responsibilities

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

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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.

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

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Key Selection Criteria

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- Experience using specialised hydro excavation, vacuum recover,



jetting and/or CCTV inspection equipment in a utilities, water, wastewater and/or civil infrastructure environment.
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- Demonstrated knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure maintenance.
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- Proven ability to assess risks, apply safety procedures and operate effectively in high-risk environments.
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- Demonstrated ability to solve problems and coordinate maintenance with minimal supervision.
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- High level of communication, teamwork and record management skills including the ability to maintain asset and maintenance information in systems.
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- Victorian White Card and Heavy Rigid licence or a willingness to obtain is essential.
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Why work at North East Water?

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We're committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:

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- Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region,
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- Great work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements including a 9-day fortnight and the option to purchase additional leave,
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- Career development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, study assistance, mentoring and secondment opportunities,
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- Annual salary increases and superannuation,
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- Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose,
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- 15 weeks paid primary caregiver leave and 3 weeks secondary caregiver leave,
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- 24/7 confidential wellbeing support and psychology sessions available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
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- Discounted gym and pool memberships throughFitness Passport,
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- Reimbursements for allied health treatments,
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- Discounted private health cover,
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- Onsite flu vaccination and skin check clinics annually,
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- Social club,
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- plus much, much more!
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https://www.newater.com.au/careers/why-work-with-us

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Position Information

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Based at our Regional Headquarters, Wodonga.

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Full-time, ongoing including a monthly RDO and flexible work options (such as a 9-day fortnight).

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General hours of work are between 7:30am and 4pm (Monday to Friday).

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Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and pre-employment medical and functional testing.

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Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

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Salary Information

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$73,189 to $84,593 plus 12% superannuation depending on skills and experience.

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This role receives our industry and wastewater allowances which add over $3,000 to your remuneration per year!

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Future opportunity to participate in an on-call roster including attractive overtime rates and allowances.

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Have questions? Get in touch!

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

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Alternatively, you can contact Sienna from our People & Culture team via email **@newater.com.au

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