Industrial Cleaning Operator

McMahon Services; Port Pirie Regional Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable, long-term work

Competitive pay, overtime, and allowances

Training and ticket opportunities

Strong safety culture

Job summary

A leading industrial services company is seeking an Industrial Cleaning Operator for their Port Pirie site. The role involves operating vacuum trucks and cleaning various industrial sites while adhering to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have experience in high-risk environments, a strong safety mindset, and the physical capability to work in PPE and confined spaces. This full-time position offers stable, long-term work, competitive pay, and potential training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial, construction, civil or mining environments.
• Physical capability to work in PPE, confined spaces, and hot/dusty conditions.
• Ability to work 10‑12 hour shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to safe work.

Responsibilities

• Operate vacuum loading trucks, combo units, and hydro‑jetting equipment.
• Clean pits, sumps, drains, tanks, conveyors, and structural areas.
• Report hazards, defects, and incidents promptly.
• Complete equipment pre‑start checks and maintain clean work areas.
• Report hazards, defects and incidents promptly.
• Participate in pre‑starts, toolbox talks, shutdowns and overtime as required.

Skills

Strong safety mindset

Experience in industrial environments

Ability to work in high-risk settings

Reliable and punctual

Reliability

Tools

High‑pressure water jetting equipment

Vacuum loading trucks

Job description

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McMahon Services is seeking reliable and safety-focused Industrial Cleaning Operators to support industrial cleaning operations at a major site in Port Pirie, South Australia.

This is a practical, on-the-ground role suited to people with experience in industrial, construction, civil or mining environments. You’ll work across day, night and weekend shifts, supporting routine, planned and reactive cleaning works using specialised equipment. Local applicants are strongly preferred.

About McMahon Services

McMahon Services is a national leader in construction, demolition, industrial and environmental services across Australia and New Zealand. Family‑owned and safety‑driven, we deliver complex work in some of the country’s most challenging environments.

About the Role

Reporting to the Industrial Cleaning Supervisor, you’ll carry out a wide range of industrial cleaning tasks using vac trucks, combo vac/jet units and high‑pressure water jetting equipment. You’ll work as part of a crew, following safe work instructions and supporting shutdowns, call‑ins and overtime as required.

What You’ll Do

• Operate vacuum loading trucks, combo units and hydro‑jetting equipment
• Clean pits, sumps, drains, tanks, conveyors, fans, flues and structural areas
• Follow SWIs, JSA/SWMS and supervisor directions at all times
• Complete equipment pre‑start checks and maintain clean work areas
• Report hazards, defects and incidents promptly
• Participate in pre‑starts, toolbox talks, shutdowns and overtime as required

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in industrial, construction, civil or mining environments
• Strong safety mindset and ability to work in high‑risk settings
• Physical capability to work in PPE, confined spaces and hot/dusty conditions
• Ability to work 10‑12 hour shifts, including nights and weekends
• Reliable, punctual and committed to safe work

What Will Set You Apart

• High Pressure Water Jetting and vacuum loading / hydro‑vac experience
• HR Truck Licence
• High‑risk work tickets including confined space, working at heights and gas testing
• Experience in heavy industrial environments (smelters or refineries)
• Port Pirie / local applicants strongly preferred

Why Join McMahon Services?

• Stable, long‑term work on a major industrial site
• Competitive pay, overtime and allowances
• Training and ticket opportunities for the right people
• Strong safety culture and experienced leadership

If you’re ready for hands‑on industrial work and want to build skills in a high‑performing team, apply now.

No recruitment agencies please.

At McMahon Services, we embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental values. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

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