Trade Assistant/trainee Asset Inspector

2 weeks ago


Toowoomba, Australia Downer Group Full time

Utility Asset Management (UAM), a division of the Downer Group, is a leading provider of specialist services to utility and energy organisations, government departments, councils, and major blue-chip Australian companies, with offices across Australia. Established in 2000, UAM has grown every year through the consistent provision of safe and high-quality services.

**THE ROLE**

Due to the continued growth of the business, we are looking for reliable, self-motivated Trade Assistants to join our team as Trainee Asset Inspectors working on the Energy Queensland Network. We are seeking individuals based in QLD around the areas of Rockhampton, Emerald, Toowoomba and Burnett.

As a Trainee Asset Inspector, you will provide support to the Asset Inspector by performing tasks including, excavating soil around base of power poles using both manual tools i.e., Crowbar/Shovel/Jackhammer or Mechanical trencher equipment where appropriate and other duties as required.
- Some key responsibilities include:_
- Adhere to the Energy Queensland Standards and Lines Defect Classification Manual.
- Clearing vegetation from around the base of poles.
- Report all potential and existing environmental hazards.
- Conducting minor defect repairs to ground supports, stays etc.
- Assisting in all aspects of the asset inspection process as directed by the Asset Inspector.
- Manual excavation around the base of power poles so that below ground inspections can be conducted.
- Ensure all equipment including vehicles, plant and materials are maintained in a clean, well maintained, and good working order.

**ABOUT YOU**
- Current QLD Manual Drivers Licence.
- Construction White Card.
- Current Provide CPR HLTAID009 - must be willing to obtain.
- Current Remote First Aid HLTAID013 - must be willing to obtain.
- Flexible to work overtime or away from home on a 10 days on / 4 days off roster (as required) and able to travel to multiple site locations across QLD.
- Ability to work under direction as well as autonomously with your own initiative, be self-motivated and outcome focuses.
- Ability to work in an outside environment and to perform physically demanding tasks.
- Well-developed communication skills and able to liaise with co-workers and supervisors.
- Adaptable, focused, and efficient and report issues, when necessary, in a timely manner.

**OUR OFFER**
- A tailored and sponsored traineeship to progress into the role of a qualified Asset Inspector.
- Join a supportive and diverse team with a focus on career progression.
- A generous hourly rate plus Downer Group’s health and wellness benefits.
- In house training, support, and development opportunities.
- The opportunity for long term work on large scale major contracts.

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