CIVIL OPERATOR / WATER INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNICIAN

KINGS INFRASTRUCTURE; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential company vehicle

Job summary

Kings Infrastructure is a specialised contractor delivering civil, mechanical and maintenance works across treatment plants, pump stations and water and wastewater infrastructure projects. We are looking for a reliable, capable person who can work across a variety of tasks on site.

You may operate excavators, install pipework, assist with plant maintenance, valve or pump replacement, or concrete works. Travel across metropolitan and regional Victoria is required, and a proactive, safety‑minded

Qualifications

• Experience in civil construction, plumbing, utilities, infrastructure or maintenance.
• Practical ability with machinery, tools and hands-on construction tasks.
• Current driver's licence and White Card.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across Victoria.

Responsibilities

• Excavation, trenching, backfilling and general civil works.
• Operating excavators, skid steers, loaders and other plant.
• Installing, repairing and maintaining water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Working with pumps, valves, fittings and associated mechanical equipment.
• Maintenance and repair work at treatment plants and pump stations.
• Concrete repairs and general maintenance activities.
• Completing site paperwork and quality records.
• Working safely within operational water and wastewater facilities.

Skills

Civil construction

Plumbing

Mechanical maintenance

Industrial maintenance

Machinery operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Ability to travel

Tools

Excavators

Skid steers

Pumps and valves

Job description

CIVIL OPERATOR / WATER INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNICIAN

Civil Operator / Plumber / Maintenance Technician

Water & Wastewater Infrastructure | Victoria

Full-time, long-term opportunity with a growing specialist contractor

Civil works Mechanical maintenance Water & wastewater

Join a practical, hands-on team delivering essential water and wastewater infrastructure across Victoria.

About the role

Kings Infrastructure is a specialised contractor delivering civil, mechanical and maintenance works across treatment plants, pump stations and water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

We are looking for a reliable, capable person who can work across a variety of tasks. You may be operating an excavator and installing pipework on one job, then assisting with plant maintenance, valve or pump replacement, concrete works or reactive repairs on the next.

You do not need experience across every area. We are looking for practical people with strength in civil operations, plumbing, mechanical maintenance or water industry work who enjoy variety and are comfortable travelling to project sites across metropolitan and regional Victoria.

Typical work

• Excavation, trenching, backfilling and general civil works
• Operating excavators, skid steers, loaders and other plant
• Installing, repairing and maintaining water and wastewater infrastructure
• Working with pumps, valves, fittings and associated mechanical equipment
• Maintenance and repair work at treatment plants and pump stations
• Concrete repairs, reinstatement works and general maintenance activities
• Confined space, shutdown, reactive and works
• Completing site paperwork, quality records and pre-start documentation
• Working safely within operational water and wastewater facilities

About you

We are more interested in the right attitude, practical ability and reliability than a particular job title. You do not need to be a qualified plumber or tick every box. You will be comfortable working as part of a small team, taking responsibility for your work and helping wherever required.

• Experience in at least one of the following: civil construction, plumbing, utilities, infrastructure or industrial maintenance
• Practical ability with machinery, tools and hands-on construction or maintenance tasks
• Current driver's licence and White Card
• Good safety awareness and the ability to follow site procedures
• Ability to travel to project sites across metropolitan and regional Victoria as required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a crew
• Reliable, practical and willing to get stuck in

Highly regarded

• Plumbing qualification or relevant water industry experience
• Excavator, skid steer or loader competency
• HR or higher truck licence
• Confined Space Entry and Working at Heights training
• Experience with pumps, valves, pipework or treatment plant equipment
• Experience completing site paperwork and quality records

What we offer

• Full-time, long-term position
• Competitive hourly rate based on demonstrated experience and capability
• Potential company vehicle for the right candidate, depending on experience and role requirements
• Varied work across specialised water & wastewater projects
• A small team where good work, initiative and reliability are noticed
• Real opportunity to grow with the business and take ownership of your work

The right person

The right person takes pride in doing the job properly, thinks practically on site and is willing to contribute across different types of work. You do not need to tick every box or already know every aspect of the role. You do need to be reliable, safety‑minded and prepared to learn.