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SalaryEvery day, our people help build a sustainable and healthy South Australia through reliable and trusted water services. With a commitment to zero net emissions by 2030, we are guided by environmental goals and practices as we transform the supply of water and enhance the role of water utilities in today's community. The projects we deliver are significant in both size and impact, ensuring we plan for and meet the needs of today and future generations.
As Australia's second largest water business, we have been working together with South Australians for more than 165 years. Our people are encouraged to bring innovative solutions and fresh ideas to the table and given the support to bring them to life. In short, the work we do is delivering positive impacts to the lives of South Australians and the communities they live in.
About the Role:
As a Specialist Network Operator (Jet Vac Truck Operator), you will implement operational and maintenance solutions to optimise wastewater network assets for our customers. Safety, cost-effectiveness, and environmental best practices are at the core of what we do.
We are seeking a candidate with experience in operating the Jet Vac Truck, possessing a HR license, and is physical fit. Ideally, you can handle relining, read sewer network plans, and understand that this role is more than a job - it's a lifestyle. You must be comfortable with living away from home, being on call, and open to diverse challenges.
We welcome individuals from any background who are enthusiastic, open-minded, proactive and ready to give it their all. Based at Woodside with extra opportunities to work in areas like Lower Murray, Port Elliot, and the south-east region, we need someone willing to work away when required. A living-away allowance is provided.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Offer technical expertise for complex network issues, ensuring efficient business support
- Investigate and diagnose wastewater network faults, providing optimal resolution recommendations
- Conduct specialised trenchless pipe repairs, prioritise safety in hydro-excavation, and ensure maintenance of Jet Vac Combo Truck to minimise downtime
- Directly engage customers, communicating service interruptions, timeframes, and rectification progress
- Offer technical expertise on sewer infrastructure to internal stakeholders for informed decision-making and preventing repeat wastewater network faults
- Implement cutting-edge wastewater solutions for safe, timely, and cost-effective network repairs
- Contribute technical feedback for the review and improvement of Wastewater Standards in network operations and maintenance
- Train and mentor on sewer operations, emphasising best practices, safety, and environmental considerations
- Provide guidance on equipment procurement and conduct informational courses for staff on wastewater network operations
- Train and mentor staff on sewer operations, focusing on best practices, safety, environmental considerations, equipment procurement, and wastewater network operations
- Technical understanding of Wastewater Networks
- Sound knowledge of Jet/Vac Operations
- Effective communication skills and capable writing of reports
- Heavy Vehicle Licence (HR)
- Confined Space Entry certificate
- Ability to read wastewater maps and interpret 'as-constructed' drawings
- Knowledge and experience in trenchless pipe repair (highly desirable)
- Able to communicate professional and technical advice across varying business units (highly desirable)
Our Industry is like no other “click here and dive in”
To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume.
Applications close 5pm 05/02
