Combination Vacuum Truck Operator – SA

Urban Asset Solutions Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading stormwater management company in Adelaide seeks a full-time Civil Vacuum Excavation & Hydrojetting Operator. The role involves operating a vacuum excavation unit, locating underground services, and maintaining a high safety standard. Candidates must hold a current HR driver's licence and relevant safety certifications. The position offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for ongoing training.

Benefits

Uniform and PPE provided

Mobile phone

Corporate Gym Membership

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years industry experience required.
• Full Australian working rights are mandatory.
• Must be physically fit to perform manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum excavation and drain cleaning unit for underground services.
• Locate services including power, communications, water, gas, drainage and sewer.
• Complete daily paperwork and return defect reports.

Skills

Current HR unrestricted driver's licence

Trained to operate a High Pressure Water Jetting System

WHS General Construction Induction Certificate (White Card)

Senior First Aid Certificate

Current Working in Confined Space ticket (desirable)

Strong health and safety mindset

Excellent verbal and written communication

Organisational and time-management skills

Previous experience in Vacuum Excavation and Drain Cleaning

Job description

Overview

Urban Asset Solutions is a progressive company specialising in the design, construction, management, and maintenance of stormwater treatment and harvesting infrastructure. We work with commercial, industrial and infrastructure developments for private and public sector clients nationally, delivering sustainable outcomes and a unique turnkey service that includes proven, customisable solutions to achieve current best practice environmental management guidelines.

Backed by experienced staff and extensive stormwater industry know-how, we provide stormwater management solutions to support site flood mitigation and water quality objectives. Due to growth, we are seeking a permanent, full-time, experienced Civil Vacuum Excavation & Hydrojetting operator.

No. of Vacancies

1

Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum excavation and drain cleaning unit and associated equipment for potholing/NDD of underground services, and cleaning of stormwater pipelines.
• Locate services including power, communications, water, gas, drainage and sewer.
• Return all written defect reports to the Workshop for action.
• Carry out all periodic services.
• Complete daily paperwork.
• Comply with all IMS procedures and policies.
• Maintain a high degree of cleanliness and serviceability of Company vehicles.

Skills and Ability Requirements

• Current HR unrestricted driver's licence.
• Trained and accredited to operate a High Pressure Water Jetting System (MSMSS00004) and to operate a Drain Cleaning System (MSMSS00019 – or MSMWJ305).
• WHS General Construction Induction Certificate (White Card).
• Senior First Aid Certificate.
• Current Working in Confined Space ticket with BA (desirable).
• Valid Construction Industry WHS White Card; Working Safely at Heights ticket.
• Flexible availability, including weekends, evenings and emergency call-outs; able to undertake occasional away works; full Australian working rights.
• Knowledge of smartphone and iPad operating systems.
• Strong health and safety mindset; physically fit to perform manual tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; reliable, safe and cautious driver; strong organisational and time-management skills; ability to work autonomously and in a team; ability to communicate with clients at all levels; practical common-sense approach to tasks.
• Previous experience in Vacuum Excavation and Drain Cleaning; general knowledge of Plant and servicing requirements for periodic services.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years industry experience.

Job Nature

Full Time

Educational and Experience Requirements

To be successful in this position you must meet the following requirements:

• Hold full Australian working rights.
• Have knowledge of smartphone and iPad operating systems.
• Have demonstrated organisational abilities and time management skills.
• Be able to work autonomously and as part of a team; able to communicate with clients at all levels; have a practical common-sense approach to tasks undertaken.
• Operate with safety and a high degree of professionalism.

Experience and additional notes

• Applicants with service locating experience will be considered favourably.

Our Offer

• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Mobile phone; ongoing training and development to the right candidate.
• Competitive remuneration package; Corporate Gym Membership.
• Overtime with penalty rates (where applicable).

How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their resumes to [e-mail] mentioning the job title Civil Vacuum Excavation & Hydrojetting Operator in the subject line. All successful applicants will be required to participate in a pre-employment fitness for work assessment, including on-site fit-for-work testing and drug and alcohol testing.

Our Vision

To be a leading provider of quality stormwater products and infrastructure maintenance services that sustain and enhance the environment and communities we operate in, by restoring waterways to their natural state.

Job Level

Team