Civil Construction Workers

Metro Utility Worx; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly RDOs

Travel allowance

Industry allowance

Superannuation and Long Service Leave

Safety equipment provided

Job summary

Metro Utility Worx, based in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs, is seeking Civil Workers to join a busy team at Knoxfield depot. You’ll perform civil tasks focused on underground infrastructure installation across metropolitan Melbourne, with 8–10 hour days, Monday to Friday, and overtime/weekend options.

Eligibility includes Australian citizenship, willingness to undergo Drug and Alcohol testing, and immediate availability where possible.

Qualifications

• White Card / Construction Induction required.
• Current driver licence and full car licence.
• Minimum 1 year experience in construction or labouring work.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Able to work safely as part of a crew and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out civil works related to underground infrastructure.
• General labouring, excavation support, site set-up/pack-down.
• Identify hazards, apply controls, and participate in toolbox talks and pre-starts.
• Work safely around underground services and in suburban street environments.
• Operate plant and equipment as licensed (training provided).
• Follow instructions and maintain site safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Physical fitness

Education

Construction Induction (White Card)

Tools

MR/HR licence

Job description

Are you wanting a career path in the power industry?

Metro Utility Worx is a busy, professional civil contracting business located in the Eastern Suburbs, providing a service to utility providers within Melbourne.

• Full-time, permanent position
• Knoxfield depot (Eastern Suburbs) with work across metropolitan Melbourne
• 8-10 hour days, Monday to Friday, with overtime and weekend work available
• Training provided (excavator operations and horizontal boring for suitable applicants)

Civil Worker (Underground Infrastructure)

Metro Utility Worx is a professional civil contracting business based in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs, delivering services to utility providers across metropolitan Melbourne.

We are seeking motivated Civil Workers to join our team based out of our Knoxfield depot. You'll work within a tight-knit crew across multiple sites, carrying out a range of civil tasks focused on the installation of underground infrastructure.

Pay is negotiable and will be based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

Ongoing support and development opportunities are available for proven performers.

Eligibility

• Australian citizenship is required for this position
• Willingness to complete a Drug and Alcohol test
• Able to commit to ongoing work and an immediate start (where available)

Key responsibilities

• Carry out civil works associated with the installation of underground infrastructure
• General labouring, excavation support, and site set-up/pack-down
• Identify hazards, apply controls, and participate in toolbox talks and pre-starts
• Work safely around underground services and in suburban street environments
• Operate plant and equipment as licensed (training provided for suitable applicants)
• Follow instructions, work effectively within a crew, and maintain site safety standards

About you

• Enthusiastic, hardworking, and safety conscious
• Reliable and neatly presented
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Physically fit and capable of meeting the demands of a physically role

Essential requirements

• Construction Induction (White Card)
• Current driver licence and full car licence
• Minimum 1 year experience in construction or labouring work
• Physically fit and able to work in outdoor conditions
• Able to work safely as part of a crew and follow instructions

Desirable licences and tickets (advantageous but not essential)

• MR/HR licence
• First Aid
• Traffic Control ticket
• VESI Skills Passport
• Experience in the power industry
• VEDN accreditation

What we offer

• 8-10 hour days, Monday to Friday
• Overtime and weekend work available
• Training provided on excavator operation and horizontal boring for suitable applicants
• Competitive pay rates aligned to skills, licences, and experience
• Monthly RDO's
• Travel allowance
• Industry allowance
• Super and Long Service Leave
• Supportive team environment with clear direction and site systems
• All required safety equipment and PPE provided