Crew member

servicestream; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Access discounts

Paid leave

Culture & inclusion

Job summary

Service Stream is seeking an experienced Crew Member to join our Energy-Gas team in Clayton, VIC. You will perform field construction and maintenance on gas mains and services, reporting to the Operations & Maintenance manager and supporting a broad utilities unit.

Role involves excavation, pipe laying, live connections, pressure testing, site reinstatement, and safety-first work practices. A Mains & Services Certificate 3 (or equivalent) is preferred; after-hours duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience operating mechanical equipment in gas industry.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Completion of a Mains and Services Certificate 3 or equivalent (desirable).
• Strong liaison and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and organize work to meet standards.
• Willingness to participate in after-hours duty rosters and emergency call-outs.

Responsibilities

• Excavation and trenching using hand tools or machinery.
• Pipe laying, jointing, wrapping, and installation of valves and fittings.
• Assisting with under-pressure drilling, tapping, and live gas connections.
• Backfilling, compaction, and site reinstatement.
• Operating and maintaining tools, plant, and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Following all safety procedures and use correct PPE at all times.
• Carrying out work under direction according to plans, drawings, and job instructions.
• Assisting with pressure testing and purging of mains and services.
• Supporting site clean-up and restoration, including lawns, footpaths, and roadways.
• Completing documentation such as time sheets, job reports, and basic field notes.
• Supporting gas meter refits and relight customer appliances as required.
• Participating in toolbox talks, site inductions, and team briefings.
• Responding to after-hours callouts and participate in on-call rosters if required.
• Maintaining a professional attitude and support positive relationships with customers, contractors & the public.
• Ensuring proper care, use and security of company tools, equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Liaison & communication

Read & interpret drawings

Plan & organise work

Safety culture

Experience operating mechanical gear (

Education

Mains and Services Certificate 3

Job description

Primary Location

VIC - Clayton

Job Description Summary

As busy as ever, we are seeking an experienced and proactive Crew Member to join our Energy-Gas team, performing a variety of field construction and maintenance work on gas mains and services. Based in Clayton, this role will report to the Operations & Maintenance manager and play a vital role across out broader utilities unit, where you will enjoy working for a stable, recognised and growing company.

About the Role

• Excavation and trenching using hand tools or machinery
• Pipe laying, jointing, wrapping, and installation of valves and fittings
• Assisting with under-pressure drilling, tapping, and live gas connections
• Backfilling, compaction, and site reinstatement
• Operating and maintaining tools, plant, and equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Following all safety procedures and use correct PPE at all times
• Carrying out work under direction according to plans, drawings, and job instructions
• Assisting with pressure testing and purging of mains and services
• Supporting site clean-up and restoration, including lawns, footpaths, and roadways
• Completing documentation such as time sheets, job reports, and basic field notes
• Supporting gas meter refits and relight customer appliances as required
• Participating in toolbox talks, site inductions, and team briefings
• Responding to after-hours callouts and participate in on-call rosters if required
• Maintaining a professional attitude and support positive relationships with customers, contractors & the public
• Ensuring proper care, use and security of company tools, equipment and vehicles

About You

• Previous experience operating mechanical equipment within a gas industry
• Completion of a Mains and Services Certificate 3 or equivalent (desirable)
• Ability to plan and organise work to ensure quality meets set standards
• Strong liaison & communication skills
• Excellent understanding and care to maintain a safe working environment
• Ability to read & interpret drawings
• Willingness to participate in after-hours duty rosters and emergency call-outs

About Us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.

Benefits of working with us include:

• Career development - we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. You will have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system and onsite training.
• Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.
• Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
• Culture - we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition. You will play a key role in building the culture of our new team.

Service Stream is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, LGBTQI and other diverse groups to strengthen relationships and benefit our people, clients, and communities.

Service Stream are a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment. We value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners and will strongly consider veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities.

Department

Field Services