Field Technician

About the Company

Every day our people provide reliable and trusted water services for more than 1.8 million South Australians. Our work helps ensure this state is a sustainable and healthy place to work and live.

Our business supports our states prosperity and is significant in both size and impact. With a commitment to being climate-ready, we are guided by environmental goals and practices that enable continued service delivery, not just for todays community, but for future generations.

For more than 165 years we have been delivering services for South Australians. Ongoing adaptation is necessary, and our people are encouraged to share and develop innovative solutions and fresh ideas.

In short, we make a positive different to the lives of South Australians and the communities they live in every day.

About the role

The SA Water Operations team at Port Augusta are looking for their newest Field Technician to join their hard-working team. If you are a proactive individual who loves field-based work, getting the job done, and the excitement of no day being the same we would love to hear from you! The Port Augusta depot covers from Kimba through to Woolundunga, as well as looking after the networks in Oodnadatta and Marla which will mean being part of the roster to go up there for roughly a week at a time around once a year, then any emergency work which maybe needed throughout the year.

This is a dynamic role, that focuses on construction and maintenance, where you and your team will be responsible for delivering preventative, corrective maintenance, emergency response activities, and new construction projects.

As a Field Technician you will bring your 'can do attitude, and experience with civil operations/general labour/maintenance. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, with an ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team. You will be driven to apply your problem-solving and decision-making skills on complex water, wastewater, spring and bore systems, striving for optimal outcomes and resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake construction, maintenance, and operational tasks on complex water and wastewater systems.
• Lead water and wastewater investigations, construction, commissioning, laying mains and connections.
• Undertake environmental reporting and acquire relevant permits and approvals.
• Perform manual handling tasks, working at heights and confined space work.
• Put safety above all else, taking responsibility for your safety as well as others.
• Use technology systems and programs in accordance with procedures, and complete electronic reporting.
• Deliver excellent customer service, you will be representing SA Water in the community and strive to maintain a customer focused approach.
• Must be willing to participate in an on-call roster and provide 24/7 support as per business needs. (On-call allowance and overtimes rates for call outs)
• Occasional travel (allowances and compensation included)

Key requirements of the role include:

• Drivers license - Essential
• Truck license, backhoe and excavator license - Highly desirable
• White Card (or willingness to obtain)
• Skilled in the use and maintenance of hand and power tools, small machinery and various static and mobile vehicles, plant and machinery - Highly Desirable
• Previous trade qualifications - Highly desirable
• Tech savvy and able to learn new technologies

If you are keen to join an excellent team while making a difference to the South Australian community, we look forward to hearing from you. This role commences at $63,606.65 per annum dependent on skills and experience of the right candidate.

Further information can be found in the attached PD: Field Technician (FOR).pdf

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Rebecca from the Talent Acquisition team ***************@sawater.com.au

Applications close 10pm, Sunday 7 April 2024

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au