Combi Truck Operator

Northcote, Victoria 3070, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Hold a current Heavy Rigid (HR) licence.
  • Previous experience operating a Combi Truck, hydro excavation truck, NDD truck or similar.
  • Experience with Non-Destructive Digging (NDD) and jet cleaning sewer/stormwater pipes and pits.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Pay Rate

$40 AUD – $45 AUD (Hour)

Description

New Plumbing Solutions (NPS) is looking for an experienced Combi Truck Operator to join our Metering & Connections team.

Based from Northcote, you’ll work across sites throughout Melbourne, with occasional travel to Geelong, operating our Combi Truck across NDD/hydro excavation, jetting and water infrastructure works. 

If you’re an experienced operator who takes pride in your equipment, works safely and enjoys being part of a hands-on field team, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

Your day-to-day work will include:

  • Operating the Combi Truck for Non-Destructive Digging (NDD)
  • Jet cleaning sewer and stormwater pipes and pits
  • Setting up sites and ensuring work is completed safely
  • Managing NDD waste disposal at approved waste facilities
  • Completing hydrant logs, waste documentation and job records
  • Maintaining the truck, equipment and accessories
  • Completing basic vehicle checks and inspections
  • Supporting the wider field team with labouring and operational duties when required. 

What we’re looking for

You’ll ideally bring:

  • Current Heavy Rigid (HR) licence
  • Previous experience operating a Combi Truck, hydro excavation truck, NDD truck or similar
  • Experience working safely around civil, plumbing, utilities or water infrastructure environments
  • Hydro excavation training/competency – advantageous
  • Confidence completing basic vehicle and equipment inspections
  • A strong safety mindset
  • Good communication and customer service skills
  • A reliable, professional and team-focused approach. 

Why join NPS?

At NPS, we’re continuing to grow and create opportunities for our people!

You’ll join a practical, supportive field team working across essential water infrastructure, with access to training and development as you grow with us.

This is a perm ongoing stable and secure role!

 

Company Overview

Established in 2009, NPS provides high quality, safety-first plumbing maintenance and civil works for water and sewerage to government and commercial customers. NPS operates as a structure with four divisions – Plumbing Maintenance, Civil & Trenchless, Water Metering and New Connections. Customer service excellence is at the heart of our culture. It’s the cornerstone of the NPS ‘way’. We understand our presentation and the way we conduct ourselves in the community directly reflects our customers.