Field Technician

Type:
Casual, Contract , Full Time
Salary:
$30/hr
Published:
September 3rd, 2026
Location:
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Reference:
BH-347034
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About the company/role:
  • Water management company
  • Seeking a Field Technician to join the team testing for water leakage throughout the streets of Western Australia
  • No experience required!
  • 4-month casual contract
  • Fulltime hours, Mon-Fri
  • 5am start time
  • Travel required across WA and must be able to drive a manual car
  • Immediate start
Duties, but not limited to:
  • Detect and locate water leaks within underground water and utility networks
  • Operate leak detection and diagnostic equipment to identify faults
  • Conduct field inspections along streets, roads, and utility corridors
  • Record and report findings using mobile applications and work management systems
  • Mark leak locations for repair and maintenance crews
  • Investigate customer and network-related water loss issues
  • Maintain and calibrate field testing equipment
  • Comply with safety, environmental, and traffic management requirements
  • Complete field reports and documentation accurately and on time

Skills/experience required:
  • No experience required - full training provided!
  • Must have a manual driving license
  • Ability to travel across WA as per schedule
  • Perform the physical requirements of the role, including prolonged periods of walking (up to 15km per day), standing, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions
  • Excellent communication skills and strong organisational skills
  • Strong listening skills and high attention to detail

Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).  
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Linda on 03 9040 1630.

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