Vac Truck Operator

Come JOIN our dynamic and rapidly expanding Hydro Vacuum Excavation and Minor Civil company in Townsville

*Immediate Start *

Welcoming applicants for the following…

Experienced Vac Truck Operators

What you will Require (Mandatory):

• MR or HR Truck license
• White Card (safety construction induction card)
• Be self-motivated and switched on.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Willingness to learn.
• Commitment to working Safely and following Safe Work Procedures.
• And Take Pride in Your Work.

The Role:

Due to the nature of our work, you will need to be flexible with your availability. You will need to be able to work some weekends, early evenings, outside Townsville from time to time and emergency call outs when required.

The role will include, but not limited to the following:

• Trained in the operation of OUR hydro vacuum excavator trucks & units to complete jobs (80% labouring, 20% truck driving).
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Assist customers where possible.
• Site set up, jack hammering, use of power tools, concreting, backfill and other labouring duties.
• Working close with colleague operators & spotter duties
• Lift and carry equipment.
• Perform manual and physical tasks relative to job requirements.
• Understanding & completion of basic paperwork & and workplace app systems (JSEA's, pre-starts, work dockets, timesheets etc.)
• Routine vehicle maintenance & cleaning
• Assist with ensuring our company services are delivered in a Safe, Efficient and Professional Manner.
• Support other team members in solving problems and completing tasks.
• At times work outside of Townsville (away work) alongside client crews or on Mine Sites
• Do on call/rostered work at night and on weekends when required.

What you need to Succeed:

• Be physically fit (job involves hard physical work).
• Be self-motivated & switched on.
• The ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure.
• Time management skills (punctual & reliable).
• The ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication & language skills (phone manner, onsite manner, can-do attitude etc.) - Always Professional
• Mobile plant tickets or experience (vac truck / skid steer / excavator/loader)
• Must pass a medical and drug & alcohol test

About VAC BORA:

Vac Bora is a locally owned and operated Vacuum Excavation and Minor Civil company servicing the Townsville and Surrounding Regions.We are the Specialists in Hydro Vacuum Excavation safely exposing underground services using regulated high-pressured water.

We pride ourselves on being superior in our hydro vacuum excavation services by being the Quickest, Safest, and Most Efficient Non-Destructive Digging Specialists.

Our well-equipped trucks paired with our specialisation in the quick, safe locating and exposing in and around all underground services, including: power, optical fibre, telecommunications, gas, water and sewer infrastructure allows us to safely and efficiently complete a huge variety of jobs.. We also have the ability to supply backfill material and reinstate utilizing tipper truck and track loader skid steer.

All our trucks are fitted with jetting systems for pipe and drain cleaning.

Vac Bora's Hydro Vacuum Excavators are Queensland, Australia designed and manufactured to effectively dig Australian ground. They are built using the latest technologies and innovations for safe and efficient non-destructive vacuum excavations.

How to Apply:

If you have any queries regarding this position, please don't hesitate to contact Angela on

Otherwise, if you think this position is right for you, please apply via seek and/or send your resume straight to 

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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Citizenship/Visa Requirements

To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be an Australian citizen, have permanent residency status or a visa permitting you to work in Australia. If you are not an Australian citizen, you will need to provide evidence of your residency status or visa, with your right to work (including any conditions / restrictions). You are required to notify the company if your right to work in Australia ceases.