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Underground drainage & excavation operator (perth)

Perth
RJV
Posted: 5 March
Offer description

We are looking for highly skilled Drainers and Underground Excavator Operators to join our underground services division. If you are a team player with the ability to take direction and have in-depth knowledge of drainage and subdivision works, this could be the right role for you.

Work sites are located around the Perth metro area. The position is field‐based, permanent full‐time, and offers a competitive 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

* Significant experience in installing sewerage, stormwater, water and gas reticulation infrastructure, including excavation of trenches to facilitate 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

* 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 licence 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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