Drainer & Drainage Excavator Operator

1 week ago

Perth, Western Australia RJV Full time $110,000 - $150,000 per year

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

With work sites around the Perth metro area, you'll be field based in a permanent full-time position which attracts a great 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
- The successful candidate will have:

  • Significant experience in installing sewerage, stormwater, water and gas reticulation infrastructure, including the excavation of trenches to facilitate the 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
- The successful candidate will have:

  • 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 license 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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