Field Water Network Technician – Outdoor, Team-Focused

SA Water; NURIOOTPA; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Water is seeking a Water Network Technician to support the operations and maintenance of the water distribution network across South Australia. This field-based role delivers water main cleaning, maintenance, and network investigations while operating specialised equipment to ensure water quality and service reliability.

You will work outdoors, emphasize safety, and contribute to positive customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Certificate 3 in Water Operations or willingness to complete.
• Class C Drivers’ License and ability to travel intra state when required.
• Proven communication skills, written and verbal, with customers.

Responsibilities

• Keep our water network safe, reliable and performing at its best.
• Deliver maintenance, construction and water main cleaning activities across the network.
• Lead investigations, recommissioning works and the installation of network connections and related assets.
• Champion a safe workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and following safe work practices.
• Use technology and systems to support field operations, reporting and decision-making.
• Complete environmental reporting and obtain permits and approvals when required.
• Provide excellent customer service and build positive working relationships.
• Support the onboarding, training and development of new team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve the way we work and deliver service.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Travel intra state

Numeracy & literacy

Education

Certificate 3 in Water Operations

Job description

SA Water is seeking a Water Network Technician to support the operations and maintenance of the water distribution network across South Australia. This field-based role delivers water main cleaning, maintenance, and network investigations while operating specialised equipment to ensure water quality and service reliability.

You will work outdoors, emphasize safety, and contribute to positive customer outcomes.