Dewatering Technician / Plumber / Mechanic - TAS

About Us

At Pinnacle Hire, we specialize in advanced dewatering, pumping, and water treatment solutions, and we’re growing. With branches across the country and projects spanning infrastructure, mining, and civil construction, this is your opportunity to join a high-performing team working on impactful projects.

Are you a hands-on problem solver who knows your way around pumps, pipework, mechanical equipment and site challenges?

We’re looking for a Dewatering Technician / Plumber / Mechanic to join our team and play a critical role in keeping dewatering systems safe, reliable and running at their best. We’re ideally looking for self-motivated people who are serious about building a long-term career with a growing business and Tasmania’s leading dewatering, water treatment and pump hire team.

This is a hands-on field role where you’ll install, commission, monitor, maintain and troubleshoot dewatering systems, working with equipment, customers and project teams to solve problems and keep sites moving.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Dewatering Technician / Plumber / Mechanic, you’ll be hands-on from setup through to shutdown.

•  Installing, connecting, aligning and commissioning pumps, hoses, pipework, tanks and associated equipment.

• Operating and monitoring dewatering systems to maintain effective water control.

• Carrying out preventative maintenance, servicing and repairs on pumps and equipment.

• Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic and operational faults and getting systems back up and running.

• Completing plumbing and pipework installations, connections and modifications.

• Mobilising and demobilising equipment across project sites.

• Inspecting equipment and identifying issues before they become costly problems.

• Recording water levels, equipment performance, maintenance and site activities.

• Working with customers, site teams, Workshop and Operations to deliver reliable solutions.

• Maintaining a safe, clean and compliant work environment at all times.

What Makes You Great at This Role?

You’re someone who sees a problem and wants to fix it.You’re practical, mechanically minded and comfortable working in the field. You can work independently, stay calm under pressure and communicate well with customers, site teams and colleagues.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

 Experience & Knowledge

• Previous experience in dewatering, pumping, plumbing, mechanical fitting, civil construction or a similar industry.

• Strong knowledge of pumps, hoses, pipework, valves, fittings and water control systems.

• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic or operational issues.

• Ability to read technical drawings, specifications and equipment documentation.

• Strong practical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• A commitment to safety, quality and getting the job done right.

• A practical, team-first approach.

Licences & Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Plumbing, Diesel/Mechanical Engineering or a related trade.

• Current driver's licence.

• Experience with submersible or diesel-driven pumps, layflat hoses, suction lines, HDPE, tanks, manifolds and valves is highly regarded.

• Forklift, confined space, working at heights or other relevant tickets are advantageous.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re a Dewatering Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Plumber, Pump Technician or multi-skilled tradesperson looking for a role where your skills genuinely make a difference, we want to hear from you. Bring your trade. Bring your practical know-how. Bring your can-do attitude.

 Apply now and join our Hobart team, keep water under control and projects moving.