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, effective 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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Professional 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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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 ******** ***.
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Alternatively, you can contact Sienna from our People & Culture team via email ******

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