Field Operator: Water & Sewer Connections

Coliban Water; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work vehicle for commuter use

Overtime allowances

Standby allowances

Competitive base salary

Job summary

Coliban Water is seeking safety‑mocused Operators to undertake operation, maintenance, repair, and renewal of water, sewer, and recycled water service connections across its region.

The role is hands-on, delivering field-based activities including standby rosters, fault response, and emergency repairs while recording activities in Coliban Water systems. Prior experience with plant and safety culture is valued.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in manual or technical work.
• Ability to work safely in a field-based operational environment.
• Experience operating plant, equipment and tools relevant to construction or maintenance activities.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and customer service.
• Willingness to learn and develop knowledge of water, sewer and recycled water networks.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the installation, maintenance, repair and renewal of water, sewer and recycled water service connections.
• Respond to planned and reactive maintenance activities, including customer service faults, leaks, blockages and damaged assets.
• Operate and maintain valves, hydrants, meters and associated connection infrastructure.
• Safely operate plant such as hydro truck, excavators and high‑pressure jetting equipment, other items of equipment, tools and vehicles required to undertake field activities.
• Complete work orders and record operational activities accurately using Coliban Water systems.
• Required to participate in standby and after-hours rosters as required.

Skills

Manual or technical work

Field-based operations

Plant and equipment operation

Health and safety focus

Customer service mindset

Education

Cert III Water Industry Operations / Civil Construction / Plumbing

Job description

Coliban Water is seeking safety‑mocused Operators to undertake operation, maintenance, repair, and renewal of water, sewer, and recycled water service connections across its region.

The role is hands-on, delivering field-based activities including standby rosters, fault response, and emergency repairs while recording activities in Coliban Water systems. Prior experience with plant and safety culture is valued.