Field Technician: Hands-On Water Systems & Maintenance

SA Water; Woodside; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to company vehicles

On-call allowances

Field Foundation Program

Certificates and tickets training

Job summary

SA Water in Woodside is seeking a Field Technician to join the Field Operations team. This hands-on role covers construction and maintenance across diverse water systems, responding to emergencies and supporting new projects in the Adelaide Hills region.

Ideal candidates will have a proactive, practical mindset, good communication, and the ability to work independently within a team. Relevant tickets, a valid driver’s licence, and the ability to travel are preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on field experience is preferred.
• Trade qualifications are desirable.
• Drivers license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake construction, maintenance, and operational tasks on complex water systems.
• Lead water and wastewater investigations, construction, commissioning, laying mains and connections.
• Environmental reporting and permits, approvals.
• Manual handling, working at heights and confined spaces.
• On-call roster participation and occasional travel.

Skills

Driver's license

White Card

MR/HR truck licenses

Excavator tickets

Trade qualifications

Hand & power tools

Education

Trade qualifications

Tools

MR/HR trucks

Excavator tickets

Job description

SA Water in Woodside is seeking a Field Technician to join the Field Operations team. This hands-on role covers construction and maintenance across diverse water systems, responding to emergencies and supporting new projects in the Adelaide Hills region.

Ideal candidates will have a proactive, practical mindset, good communication, and the ability to work independently within a team. Relevant tickets, a valid driver’s licence, and the ability to travel are preferred.