Field Maintenance Technician Level 1 - Water & Wastewater

Sydney Water; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Continuous professional growth

24/7 wellbeing support

Discounted private health insurance

Family first – up to 18 weeks parental

Fitness Passport

Novated leasing

Job summary

Sydney Water is seeking a Maintenance Technician Level 1 for the North region. You will respond to callouts, repair water mains, and maintain critical water and wastewater assets across Greater Sydney. Rosters include afternoon and night shifts with allowances; travel across multiple sites is required.

Applicants should have MR/HR licences, White Card, and relevant trade certificates. Join a safety‑driven team delivering essential services to the Sydney community.

Qualifications

• Hold MR/HR licence for operating heavy vehicles
• SafeWork NSW Construction Induction (White Card)
• Australian citizen or permanent resident eligibility
• Willing to travel across Sydney and respond to after-hours emergencies

Responsibilities

• Respond to urgent callouts and repair water mains
• Maintain water and wastewater assets
• Operate and maintain heavy vehicles and equipment
• Provide on-site customer service and explain issues
• Collaborate with team and implement safe work methods

Skills

Experience in plumbing and drainage

Licensed plumber

Heavy vehicle operation

Safety consciousness

Education

MR/HR licence

White Card (Construction Induction)

Certificate III in Plumbing

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations

Tools

Excavator ticket

Confined spaces ticket

Job description

Sydney Water is seeking a Maintenance Technician Level 1 for the North region. You will respond to callouts, repair water mains, and maintain critical water and wastewater assets across Greater Sydney. Rosters include afternoon and night shifts with allowances; travel across multiple sites is required.

Applicants should have MR/HR licences, White Card, and relevant trade certificates. Join a safety‑driven team delivering essential services to the Sydney community.