CareerPlan

Water and Wastewater Network Technician

New South WalesFull-time$72k2026-10-16 → 2026-11-12

Core

Construction, maintenance, and repair of watermains, wastewater mains, and associated infrastructure including plumbing installations.

Role type

Infrastructure technician (water and wastewater networks)

Builds

Water and wastewater network infrastructure

Domain

Municipal utilities / Water and wastewater

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Pipe laying, Sewer reticulation fittings, Water reticulation systems, Plumbing systems, Minor plant operations, Major plant operations, Levels and string lines, Plan interpretation, Compressed air equipment, Reinstatement works, Asbestos handling, High pressure water machinery

Preferred skills

Trench shoring, Traffic controller certification, Confined spaces certification, Dogging licence, Asbestos removal licence, High pressure water operations competency, Electrical spotting

Technologies

None explicitly stated

Responsibilities

Construct and repair watermains and sewer mains, Maintain water meters and pump stations, Work in confined spaces, Operate plant and vehicles, Supervise contractors and apprentices, Plan and design basic plumbing installations, Liaise with residents regarding works

Seniority

Mid-level technician