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Operator Maintainer

  • 494277
  • Moranbah, QLD
  • Construction
  • Full Time
  • Closing on: Oct 9 2026
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Work - Looking for a practical, hands-on role where no two days are the same?

As an Operator Maintainer, you'll help keep essential water services running across the region. Working as part of a close-knit team, you'll be involved in everything from routine maintenance and inspections to troubleshooting issues and supporting emergency response activities when required.

Reporting to the Supervisor Operations, your responsibilities will include:

  • Maintaining and inspecting water supply infrastructure
  • Carrying out preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance activities
  • Identifying faults and assisting with operational issue resolution
  • Monitoring asset condition and reporting potential risks
  • Supporting emergency and flood response operations when required

 

Please note that as part of the requirements for this role, you will participate in a 1 in 3 on-call roster which may require some weekend work. Company housing is available for the successful candidate, subject to Sunwater's accommodation arrangements.

 

We're looking for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and takes pride in maintaining critical infrastructure. You'll be a proactive team player with a strong focus on safety, the ability to solve problems and a willingness to learn and contribute to the team.

In addition, you will be able to demonstrate:

  • A current C Class driver's licence
  • Confined Space and Working at Heights tickets, or the ability to obtain them
  • The ability to obtain a Certificate III in Water Operations
  • A willingness to work outdoors and perform physically active work as required

 

This role offers an array of attractive benefits including:

  • Competitive salary + on-call allowance
  • 12.75% superannuation
  • Access to TOIL
  • 17.5% leave loading
  • A genuine emphasis on work/life balance

 

Water - Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

 

Life – At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

  • My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
  • My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
  • My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle (full time permanent employees only)
  • My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career (full time permanent employees only)

 

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future.  We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world.

Apply for this role by hitting the Apply button now or visit our website to learn more.

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