Trainee Leakage Technician

Trainee Leakage Technician – Sydney Water Contract

Location: Greater Sydney Metropolitan Area

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 38 hours/week (Includes night shifts & early mornings)

Salary: Competitive entry-level base rate + overtime + company vehicle (for work use)

About the Role

Kickstart an outdoor career in utility infrastructure as a Trainee Leakage Technician on the Sydney Water contract. Working alongside senior technicians, you'll deploy AI acoustic loggers, listening sticks, and correlation tech to pinpoint hidden underground leaks and conserve drinking water across Greater Sydney. No prior water industry experience required—we provide full paid training, certification, a work vehicle, and a company phone. Requires a manual licence, NSW White Card, and flexibility for occasional CBD night work.

In this role, you’ll learn the art and science of active leak detection. Using specialised acoustic technology, ground microphones, and digital loggers, you will locate hidden underground water leaks before they break ground, helping conserve millions of litres of precious drinking water across Greater Sydney.

No prior experience in water utilities is required—we provide full on-the-job training and certification.

• The Role: Hands-on field position locating non-visible underground leaks across Greater Sydney using AI acoustic loggers and advanced detection gear.
• Key Details: Full-time (38 hrs/wk), permanent | Includes CBD night shifts as and when needed. Base pay + overtime + company vehicle + phone.
• Requirements: Valid Driver’s Licence, NSW White Card (or willing to obtain), physical fitness for outdoor walking/lifting, basic digital literacy.
• The Offer: No prior utility experience needed! Full paid on-the-job training, mentorship from senior techs, and long-term contract stability.