Civil Operator / All Rounder

Ventia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance discount

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Travel discounts

Job summary

Ventia is seeking experienced Civil Operator All Rounders to deliver civil construction and maintenance works across Main Roads Western Australia assets in metropolitan and regional WA. You will operate excavators, support electrical infra projects and coordinate with Traffic System Technicians on site.

You will read BYDA plans, perform pit and pipe installations, and ensure works meet safety, quality and environmental standards while supporting project teams to stay on schedule.

Qualifications

• Current MR (Medium Rigid) driver’s licence.
• Relevant Excavator Operation qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience operating mini excavators on brownfield construction sites.
• Ability to read and interpret DBYD (Before You Dig Australia) drawings.
• Willingness to work both in the excavator and outside the machine.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators up to 7 tonnes for detailed excavation works around live public utilities.
• Undertake civil construction near electrical infrastructure in brownfield environments.
• Read and interpret BYDA plans and utility drawings.
• Assist Traffic System Technicians, Traffic Signal Technicians and Electricians with installation, maintenance and rehabilitation activities.
• Complete excavation, trenching, backfilling and reinstatement to a high standard.
• Work safely around live services and existing public infrastructure, following procedures.
• Ensure works meet project specifications, quality requirements and WHS controls.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver works efficiently and to schedule.
• Undertake other duties to support contracted services.

Skills

MR license

Excavator operation

DBYD drawings interpretation

Teamwork and independence

Education

Relevant Excavator Operation qualifications

Basic Worksite Traffic Management qualification

Tools

Mini excavators

Job description

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity for multiple experienced Civil Operator All Rounders to join our team and play a key role in delivering civil construction and maintenance works across Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA) assets throughout metropolitan and regional Western Australia.

The role involves working on a range of critical road and intelligent transport infrastructure, including traffic signals, roadway lighting, electronic speed signs, CCTV, Variable Message Signs (VMS), vehicle detection systems, emergency telephones and optical fibre communications networks.

Projects will include signalised intersection upgrades, electrical and street lighting rehabilitation, switchboard works and other civil infrastructure projects.

Why Join Us?

• 4 x Permanent Full-Time Positions available
• Monday to Friday roster with rotating day and night shifts
• Plenty of overtime opportunities available for those who want to earn extra
• Ongoing training and professional development to support your career growth
• A range of fantastic Ventia employee benefits, including discounted private health insurance, paid parental leave, Fitness Passport, discounted travel, and more!

Key Accountabilities

• Operate excavators up to 7 tonnes to undertake detailed excavation works in and around live public utilities.
• Undertake civil construction activities within existing operational electrical infrastructure and brownfield environments.
• Read and interpret Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) plans and utility service drawings.
• Undertake civil works associated with electrical infrastructure installations, including pit and pipe installations.
• Assist Traffic System Technicians, Traffic Signal Technicians and Electricians with installation, maintenance and rehabilitation activities as required.
• Complete excavation, trenching, backfilling, reinstatement and associated civil works to a high standard.
• Work safely around live services and existing public infrastructure, following approved procedures and site controls.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with project specifications, quality requirements, environmental controls and workplace health and safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with project teams and other trades to ensure works are delivered efficiently and to program.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required to support the successful delivery of contracted services.

About You

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move up to 25 kg, with assistance or handling equipment for heavier items.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Physically capable of walking, bending, stooping, climbing and stretching.
• Comfortable working at heights of up to 20 metres from platform or bucket trucks.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Current MR (Medium Rigid) driver's licence.
• Relevant Excavator Operation qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience operating mini excavators on brownfield construction sites.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret DBYD (Before You Dig Australia) drawings.
• Willingness to work both in the excavator and outside the machine as required.
• Basic Worksite Traffic Management qualification (this can be facilitated as part of the onboarding process).
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team.

Highly Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience working on Main Roads electrical and communications assets.
• Basic Rigging and Work at Heights qualifications.
• Vehicle Mounted Crane (VMC) ticket.
• Forklift licence/ticket.
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP) ticket.

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

Position Reference Number:

168777