Please ensure to include a copy of your resume, cover letter and your key selection criteria responses with your application.
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.
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.
Key Selection Criteria
Experience using specialised hydro excavation, vacuum recover,



jetting and/or CCTV inspection equipment in a utilities, water, wastewater and/or civil infrastructure environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure maintenance.
Proven ability to assess risks, apply safety procedures and operate effectively in high-risk environments.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems and coordinate maintenance with minimal supervision.
High level of communication, teamwork and record management skills including the ability to maintain asset and maintenance information in systems.
Victorian White Card and Heavy Rigid licence or a willingness to obtain is essential.
Why work at North East Water?
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 throughFitness Passport,
Reimbursements for allied health treatments,
Discounted private health cover,
Onsite flu vaccination and skin check clinics annually,
Social club,
plus much, much more!

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.
Have questions? Get in touch!
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 ******
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📌 Hydro Excavation Truck Operator (Victoria)
🏢 North East Water
📍 Victoria