Hydro Excavation Truck Operator

For your application to be considered, please apply via our website www.newater.com.au/careers

• Please ensure to include a copy of your resume, cover letter and your key selection criteria responses with your application.

The Hydro Excavation Truck Operator ensures reliable, efficient and customer-focused hydro services to support our sewer and water network performance, maintenance, renewals and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Hydro excavation, utility exposure and non-destructive digging services.

• Asset maintenance on sewer and water networks, including cleaning, flushing and debris removal.

• Reviewing inspection findings to identify asset risks.

• Supporting preventative maintenance programs and network optimisation initiatives.

• Responding to operational incidents, emergency events and maintenance activities.

• Inspections, maintenance, and fault reporting for vehicles, plant and specialised equipment.

• Ensuring safety and compliance, using risk assessments and high-risk work controls.

• Completing work orders, inspection reports and maintenance records.

• Liaising with customers, contractors and colleagues, and providing operational support.

The Hydro Services team will provide scheduled maintenance and emergency response across the North East Water operating region. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to get out and about in the beautiful north east region.

You will be provided with a range of comprehensive training and learning opportunities, allowing you to expand your knowledge and skills in hydro services and the water industry.

This role is a full-time ongoing opportunity, including a monthly RDO and flexible work options.

To view the position description, please visit www.newater.com.au/careers

What we’re looking for

Please address the below key selection criteria in your application:

1. Experience using specialised hydro excavation, vacuum recovery, jetting and/or CCTV inspection equipment in a utilities, plumbing, water, wastewater and/or civil infrastructure or similar environment.

2. Demonstrated knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure maintenance.

3. Proven ability to assess risks, apply safety procedures and operate effectively in high-risk environments.

4. A willingness to learn with a positive attitude and commitment to teamwork.

5. Basic computer skills with the ability to complete electronic work orders (job sheets) and safety forms.

6. Current driver licence (required), a Victorian White Card and Heavy Rigid licence (desirable but not required, a willingness to obtain is essential).

Why work for us?

• Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region,

• Outstanding work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements including a 9-day fortnight and the option to purchase additional leave,

• Professional development through a range of on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, mentoring and secondment opportunities,

• Annual salary increases and 12% superannuation,

• Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose,

• 15 weeks paid primary caregiver leave and 3 weeks secondary caregiver leave,

• 24/7 confidential wellbeing support and psychology sessions available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP),

• Discounted gym and pool memberships through Fitness Passport,

• Reimbursements for allied health treatments,

• Discounted private health cover,

• Onsite flu vaccination and skin check clinics annually,

• Social club,

• plus much, much more! https://www.newater.com.au/careers/why-work-with-us

Position Information

• Location: Based at our Regional Headquarters in Wodonga.

• Employment Type: Full-time, ongoing including a monthly RDO and flexible work options (such as a 9-day fortnight).

• General hours of work are between 7:30am and 4pm (Monday to Friday).

• Pre-employment checks: Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and pre-employment medical and functional testing prior to commencement (organised and paid for by NEW).

• Application requirement: Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. 

Salary Information

• $73,189 to $84,593 plus 12% superannuation depending on skills and experience.

• This role receives our industry and wastewater allowances which add over $3,100 to your remuneration per year!

• Mobile phone, laptop and uniform (including PPE) provided by North East Water.

Have questions? Get in touch!

Please do not hesitate to contact Aaron Sewell, Acting Manager Operations Projects & Maintenance on 04•• ••• 019.

Alternatively, you can contact Sienna from our People & Culture team via email ••••@newater.com.au

Ready to apply?

•  For your application to be considered, please apply via our website www.newater.com.au/careers

For tips on writing your application and how our application process works, please visit: https://www.newater.com.au/careers/recruitment-process

Applications close 11:59pm Tuesday 3 November 2026.