About us
Founded in 2021, Underground Experts is a new, exciting, and extremely driven pipeline renewals company specialising in CIPP (Cured in Place Pipe) comprised of management who have a wealth of knowledge and a ton of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure. We are shaking things up in the industry and are armed with decades of combined experience within our leadership team.
The Opportunity
Join our field crews on a permanent full-time basis. We are actively searching for the following role to expand our team:
* Operators and labourers with Blast Painting experience
Your dedication and strong work ethic will be met with a competitive remuneration package that is above award. We offer a unique 14 days on 7 days off roster that will have you enjoying extra days off annually, reflecting our dedication to fostering a healthy work-life balance. For those seeking more opportunities, there are options for overtime work.
Starting salary ranging from $80k to $90K depending on experience and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
* Corrosion protection: applying protective coatings to metal pipes to prevent rust and corrosion, particularly for exterior or moisture-prone environments.
* Identification: painting pipes for clear identification of services in accordance with industry codes and contractual requirements.
* General painting and maintenance of manufacturing warehouse
* Fix and maintain sewer mains and storm water assets
* Operate CCTV equipment in underground pipes for pre assessment and post review
* Manufacturing of the new pipe liners
* Operating various plumbing equipment
* Maintaining plumbing equipment
* Operating and maintaining pipe cutting systems
* Residential and commercial connection junction sealing and patching
* Conducting confined space entry
* Prioritising Health & Safety protocols
Minimum Requirements
* Able to work away from home for 2 weeks at a time across Victoria and interstate.
* 3+ years blast painting or related experience
* Experience in live tapping, vacuum excavation or Hydro jet clearing advantageous
* Valid, full (unrestricted) Drivers License
* HR License or MR Drivers License or willing to obtain HR within the first 6 months of employment
* OHS Construction Induction Card (White Card) required or ability to obtain
* Confined Space Entry is desirable but not essential (training provided)
* Strong work ethic with a growth and learning mindset
* Physically fit enough to do some heavy lifting with loading and unloading materials and equipment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Work Location: On the road