Drainer & Drainage Excavator Operator

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.