At Urban Utilities, our purpose is simple yet powerful – Enrich Quality of Life. With a $6 billion asset base and services spanning 1.5 million residents and more than 31,000 commercial customers across South East Queensland, we are committed to enhancing the liveability of our communities every day.
Your Opportunity
We have a rare opportunity to join our successful team based in Beaudesert as a Water Industry Worker keeping water flowing to and from our customers' properties in the Scenic Rim
In this role, you'll work in a team that is engaged in field inspection, repair, replacement and operation of Queensland Urban Utilities' assets. This ensures we are delivering safe clean drinking water to the communities we serve.
The role requires that you be available to work shifts between 6am - 5:30am and work 2 weekends in 10 (shift penalties apply). This roster has set, recurrent rostered days off with regular overtime opportunities. In return, we'll train you in all aspects of the role so that you have real variety and career progression.
* Great team culture + Rotating roster – work/life balance with overtime opportunities
* Providing you with training to help advance your career in the water industry
* Use of Tools of Trade, Uniform, PPE, iPad + iPhone all included
* Permanent full time role + Base wage + shift penalties + allowance + Super
* $5,500 yearly adverse condition allowance paid in weekly instalments
WHAT WE HOPE YOU'LL BRING
We are seeking candidates who are passionate about shaping our future and, ideally, have the following qualifications, skills and experiences:
* Experience in a similar industry – Civil Construction/Maintenance, Plumbing, Utilities, Pipelaying
* Strong focus and commitment towards safety
* MR or HR driver's licence is mandatory – or willing to obtain prior to employment
* Experience operating an excavator and bobcat is desirable but not essential
* Being a licenced Plumber is desirable but not essential
* A great communicator with the ability to work efficiently in a team
* A strong work ethic, with great attention to detail and problem-solving skills
* Please note that you must be physically fit and pass a pre-employment medical before starting with us in this role.
At Urban Utilities, we believe our workforce should reflect the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, emergency responders and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
You might not meet every single requirement listed. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a strong contribution, we encourage you to apply.
If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.
WHY URBAN UTILITIES
Urban Utilities delivers essential water and wastewater services to more than 1.5 million people across South East Queensland. Every day, our teams work to support thriving communities and a sustainable future.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program
* Generous paid parental leave
* Transfer of long service leave if employed by any Queensland council or Council owned company
* Discounted health insurance and access to our wellbeing reimbursement initiative
* Training and genuine career progression opportunities
* A set roster with recurring rostered days off, allowing the ability to plan ahead
* Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women.
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HOW TO APPLY
Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical & National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role
For further information please contact our Talent team at