Installation Crew Member (Entry Level)

Axent; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime eligibility

On-the-job training

Away works allowance

Career progression

Job summary

Axent on the Gold Coast is seeking a motivated installer to join our field team in Yatala, QLD. This entry-level role trains you across vacuum excavation, crane truck operations, and civil works supporting roadside electronic signage projects.

You'll gain hands-on experience, with full training provided, work Monday to Friday with regular away jobs across QLD and Northern NSW, and a competitive hourly rate plus super and overtime.

Qualifications

• MR licence is the minimum requirement.
• Physically fit, reliable and safety focused.
• Full Australian work rights.
• Willingness to travel to metro, regional and remote job sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist in vacuum excavation and sign installation operations.
• Support crane mounted truck operations.
• Perform basic civil works and site setup.
• Follow SWMS and traffic management plans and site safety requirements.
• Work with experienced installers and supervisors.
• Complete pre-start checks and routine maintenance.

Skills

MR licence

Willingness to learn

Physically fit

Safety conscious

Reliable

Willing to travel

Job description

13AXENT is a leading Australian electronic engineering company specialising in electronic speed signs, fire danger signs, and digital displays across transport and public infrastructure. With operations in Melbourne and Queensland, we deliver projects across metro, regional, and remote areas.

Due to continued growth and major contract wins, we are seeking a motivated and hands on individual to join our installation crew based in Yatala, QLD. This is an entry level position. No prior experience in vacuum excavation or sign installation is required. Full training will be provided.

About the Role

This is a hands on field role where you will be trained across all aspects of our installation operations, including vacuum excavation, crane mounted truck operations, and general civil works in support of roadside electronic signage projects across Queensland and Northern NSW.

What You Will Learn

• Vacuum excavation truck operations (non destructive digging around underground services)
• Crane mounted truck operations for sign installation
• Full sign installation process from footing excavation through to commissioning
• Civil works including backfilling and site reinstatement
• Daily pre start checks and basic truck maintenance
• Working alongside experienced installers, supervisors, and service locators
• Reading and following SWMS, traffic management plans, and site safety requirements
• Working with electronic signage systems including solar powered signs and digital displays

What You Need

• MR (Medium Rigid) licence (minimum requirement)
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Physically fit, reliable, and safety focused
• Comfortable travelling to metro, regional, and remote job sites
• Happy to do regular away works across QLD and Northern NSW (with allowance)
• Full Australian work rights

Highly Regarded (Not Essential)

• HR licence or willingness to upgrade
• Any crane, rigging, or dogman tickets
• Experience in civil, construction, or trades environment

What We Offer

• Full time stable employment with a growing company
• Competitive hourly rate plus super and overtime
• Comprehensive on the job training across vac truck, crane truck, and installation works
• Away works allowanceSupportive team and safety first culture
• Genuine career progression as you develop your skills and tickets
• Full time, Monday to Friday with some weekend work
• Regular away works across QLD and Northern NSW (allowance provided)