Fiel Operator

Select Recruitment; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual full-time hours

Attractive hourly rate

Safety-focused culture

On-call roster with overtime

Job summary

Recruitment Select is seeking a reliable Field Operator to join a regional infrastructure organisation responsible for water and wastewater services in the Shepparton area. Casual full-time hours are offered through to March 2027 with an on-call roster and overtime opportunities.

The role suits candidates with hands-on experience in civil construction, plumbing, or outdoor operations, who can work in a team and independently, with a strong focus on safety and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing, mechanical maintenance, civil construction, utilities, or outdoor operations.
• Experience with pumps or underground assets is highly regarded.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Basic computer and administrative skills.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Physical capacity for outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of water and wastewater assets.
• Meter reading and meter replacement works.
• Responding to network faults and service requests.
• Conducting routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Supporting water quality and network reliability initiatives.
• Completing required documentation and reporting.
• Participating in emergency response and on-call activities as required.

Skills

Outdoor operations

Safety conscious

Customer service

Current Driver's Licence

Job description

Recruitment Select is seeking a reliable and hands-on Field Operator to join a leading regional infrastructure organisation responsible for maintaining critical water and wastewater services across Northern Victoria. This opportunity is offered on a casual basis with full-time hours available through to March 2027.

This role will suit candidates with experience in civil construction, plumbing, maintenance, utilities, mechanical trades, landscaping, irrigation, or other outdoor operational environments who enjoy varied work and being part of a team that delivers essential services to the community.

What's on Offer:

• Casual full-time hours
• Attractive casual hourly rate
• Supportive team culture focused on safety and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to participate in an on-call roster and earn additional income through overtime and standby arrangements.

As a Field Operator, you'll assist with the operation, maintenance and repair of water and sewer network infrastructure, helping ensure reliable services are delivered in the Shepparton area.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintenance and repair of water and wastewater assets
• Meter reading and meter replacement works
• Responding to network faults and service requests
• Conducting routine inspections and preventative maintenance
• Supporting water quality and network reliability initiatives
• Completing required documentation and reporting
• Participating in emergency response and on-call activities as required.

Skills & Experience:

To be successful, you will ideally possess:

• Experience in any of the following; Plumbing, mechanical maintenance, civil construction, utilities, irrigation, agricultural operations or similar hands-on industries
• Experience working with pumps, pipelines or underground assets highly regarded
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Basic computer and administrative skills
• Current Driver's Licence
• Physical capacity to undertake outdoor operational and maintenance work.

Highly Regarded (but not essential):

• Excavator or Backhoe operating experience
• MR Truck Licence
• Confined Space Entry
• Working at Heights
• First Aid Certificate

Pre-Employment Requirements:

The successful applicant will be required to undertake:

• National Police Check
• Medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening
• Reference checks
• Right to Work verification.