Operator - Trenching & Grader

The UGL Energy and Industrial team currently looking for Trenching Operators to join our team, this is a FIFO position on a 3/1 roster.

Experience & Skills

• Demonstrated experience as a Trenching operator in similar role, on a construction site, this role will be operating trenching machines, digging trenches, installing electrical cables and pipes
• Ability to read site plans and locating underground services before digging
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in Renewable Energy or Utilities projects
• Proven commitment to promoting safety, quality, and environment compliance on site
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
  
   

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 2 year experience in a similar role on a construction or industrial site

• Experience operating trenchers, heavy machinery or relevant plant operating tickets
• MR licence
• Strong understanding of excavation, underground service safety and have worked on renewable project

• Construction White Card
  
   

Personal Attributes

• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Positive attitude toward safety and continuous improvement
• Ability to adapt quickly to new processes and technology
• Practical problem‑solving and relationship‑building capabilities
• Reliable, proactive and committed to high-quality work
   

About UGL & UGL New Energy Projects

The UGL Energy and Industrial national business unit is experiencing rapid growth and we need motivated and capable people to join our team. UGL's in-house engineering and design capability, together with our strong project delivery and operations and maintenance expertise puts us in a strong position in the market. Our target project opportunities include Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems, and Wind Projects, as well as Hydrogen and Ammonia projects.

UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services. We are active across rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people and seeks to create inclusive environments where each employee feels safe to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, Women, Military Veterans, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with a disability and our friends in the LGBTIQ+ Community.