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Drainer & drainage excavator operator

Perth
RJV
Posted: 30 July
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We are looking to add highly skilled Drainers and Underground Excavator Operators to our underground services division. If you are a team player with the ability to take direction and have an in-depth knowledge of drainage and subdivision works, then this could be the job for you.

With work sites around the Perth metro area, you'll be field based in a permanent full-time position which attracts a great hourly rate, overtime penalties, allowances, and a company supplied vehicle.

We offer:

* Annual salary between $110K-$150K + company supplied vehicle.
* Career growth opportunities
* Collaborative work environment
* Health and wellbeing initiatives
* Employee Assistance Program for employees and family members

ABOUT THE DRAINER ROLE:

Essential- The successful candidate will have:

* Significant experience in installing sewerage, stormwater, water and gas reticulation infrastructure, including the excavation of trenches to facilitate the installations
* Experience in reading and interpreting plans and drawings to lay pipe to specifications
* The ability to liaise with supervisors daily to ensure work is completed timely and effectively
* Ensure the work is constructed correctly the first time in line with the technical requirements
* Full commitment to upholding safe work practices
* A Construction Induction card (white or blue)
* Valid WA manual drivers' licence
* The ability to pass a full pre-employment medical

Highly Desirable:

* PVC Pipelaying accreditation
* ATCO Gas Common Trench certification
* Dogman's ticket
* Quick cut ticket
* Excavator ticket

ABOUT THE UNDERGROUND EXCAVATOR ROLE:

Essential- The successful candidate will have:

* RII operating ticket(s) (Essential).
* Construction Induction Card.
* Highly competent in Excavation for Underground services and land development environment.
* Capable of working around underground and live services.
* Recent GPS experience (highly regarded).
* Previous experience in aspects of civil subdivision, particularly sewer, stormwater & water mains installs.
* Valid WA manual drivers' licence (HR driver's license preferred).
* Complete a pre-employment physical assessment and drug test.

Accountabilities of the role:

* Maintain and adhere to a safe work environment.
* Reading and interpreting plans and drawings.
* Liaising with supervisors daily to ensure all work is completed timely and effectively.
* Ensuring records/reports are completed as required.
* Attending and contributing to Safety Committee Meetings as required.
* Conduct thorough Plant Prestart and Take 5.
* Contribute to the development of effective SWMS with the work crew.


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Your application will include the following questions:

* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* Do you hold a Construction Induction Safety certificate (White Card)?
* Do you have experience in installing sewerage, storm-water, water and gas reticulation?
* Do you have a current WA manual drivers license?

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