Water/Wastewater Mechanical Tech – 9‑Day Fortnight

North East Water; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

12% superannuation

Mobile phone provided

Laptop provided

Uniform including PPE

Job summary

North East Water in Wodonga is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to service and repair mechanical assets across our water and wastewater network. You will perform preventative and breakdown maintenance, provide hands-on technical support, and complete documentation for works orders and project closures.

This full-time role operates on a 9-day fortnight roster with general hours 7am to 4pm, and overtime when required.

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualification with demonstrated experience in mechanical fitting and fabrication (water industry experience preferred but not essential).
• Demonstrated experience leading with a safety-first mindset and commitment to work health safety systems and practices.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office and asset and works management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team and build effective relationships across a range of stakeholders.
• Must hold a current driver’s licence and be willing to obtain a medium rigid licence if not currently a licence holder.

Responsibilities

• Preventative and breakdown maintenance of mechanical assets and systems in water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Provide technical support to operational staff to resolve faults and issues within critical infrastructure.
• Complete documentation including works orders, timesheets, project closures, and other relevant paperwork.
• Ordering and collecting parts and materials.
• Provide emergency maintenance response and servicing across the region.
• Identify improvement opportunities or areas of business risk for corrective action.
• Support mechanical upgrades, asset renewals, and minor capital works.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Safety mindset

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

North East Water in Wodonga is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to service and repair mechanical assets across our water and wastewater network. You will perform preventative and breakdown maintenance, provide hands-on technical support, and complete documentation for works orders and project closures.

This full-time role operates on a 9-day fortnight roster with general hours 7am to 4pm, and overtime when required.