Water Industry Worker

There's no life without water, and at Urban Utilities, we live and breathe that knowledge every single day. It's why our people are so passionate about what they do and how they do it. And it's why we need people like YOU to join our field teams. Come shape our future with us and make a real and lasting impact across our teams.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for licenced plumbers / drainers keen to join our successful team based in Eagle Farm keeping water flowing to and from our customers' properties in Metro-North.

Our teams provide quality, reliable drinking water to our customers and collect and transport wastewater from their properties. In this role, you'll work in a team that contributes to the repair, reliability and operation of Queensland Urban Utilities' assets ensuring customers' expectations are met or exceeded.

The role requires that you be available to work shifts between 6 am and midnight 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, Tools, Uniform, PPE, iPad + iPhone all included
• Permanent full time role + Base wage + shift penalties + allowance + 12% Super

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:

• Being a licenced Plumber / Drainer is necessary
• Experience in a similar industry - Civil Construction/Maintenance, Plumbing, Water, Utilities
• Strong focus and commitment towards safety
• MR or HR driver's licence is mandatory - or willing to obtain prior to employment
• Experience operating plant machinery is highly desirable
• 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.

You might find you meet some, but not all, of the job requirements for this role. We'd still encourage you to apply as we provide on the job training to upskill our people. For example, if you are a plumber looking to make the move to utilities or an operator looking to shift into the water industry, please send in your application. Keep in mind, we're looking for the right human being for this role - it's about so much more than ticking all the boxes

WHY URBAN UTILITIES

At Urban Utilities, the work you do is about so much more than the bottom line. It's about enriching quality of life and safeguarding the environmental health of our beautiful region. Most importantly, you'll achieve alongside a team who always goes the extra mile because they genuinely care.

We work in a community, not a company.

We're 'all in' when it comes to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as we strive to reflect the communities we serve. We want our people to feel valued for who they are, celebrated and able to bring their whole selves to work.

We know our people don't just have roles with us - they also have roles within their families, homes and communities. We're proud to offer several benefits to strengthen these aspects of life. Speaking of which, here's a sample of the benefits we offer our team;

• 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. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180

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There's no us without you. Come shape the future with us.

HOW TO APPLY

Click on the 'Apply" link above to complete your application.

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 [email protected]