Operating Technician - Trenching & Grader

UGL; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL Energy and Industrial currently seeks a hands-on Operating Technician – Trenching & Grader for a FIFO 3/1 roster in Australia. The role focuses on trenching, digging trenches, installing electrical cables and pipes, with emphasis on safety and site plan interpretation.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in trenching on construction sites, experience with heavy machinery, MR licence and Construction White Card, and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork on renewable energy or utility

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar trenching role on construction/industrial sites.
• Experience operating trenchers and heavy machinery; relevant plant tickets.
• MR licence is required; Construction White Card is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Operate trenching equipment to dig trenches and lay cables and pipes.
• Read and interpret site plans; locate underground services before digging.
• Work safely to meet project quality and environmental standards.

Skills

Trenching operation

Machinery operation

Reading site plans

Underground services awareness

Tools

Plant operating tickets

MR licence

Construction White Card

Job description

Operating Technician- Trenching & Grader

The UGL Energy and Industrial team currently looking forTrenching Operators to join our team, this is a FIFO position on a 3/1 roster.

Experience & Skills

• Demonstrated experience as a Trenching operator in similar role, on a construction site, this role will be operating trenching machines, digging trenches, installing electrical cables and pipes
• Ability to read site plans and locating underground services before digging
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience in Renewable Energy or Utilities projects
• Proven commitment to promoting safety, quality, and environment compliance on site
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team

Key Requirements:

• Minimum2 year experiencein a similar role on a construction or industrial site
• Experience operating trenchers, heavy machinery or relevant plant operating tickets
• MR licence
• Strong understanding of excavation, underground service safety and have worked on renewable project
• Construction White Card

Personal Attributes

• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Positive attitude toward safety and continuous improvement
• Ability to adapt quickly to new processes and technology
• Practical problem‑solving and relationship‑building capabilities
• Reliable, proactive and committed to high-quality work
  

About UGL & UGL New Energy Projects

The UGL Energy and Industrial national business unit is experiencing rapid growth and we need motivated and capable people to join our team. UGL's in-house engineering and design capability, together with our strong project delivery and operations and maintenance expertise puts us in a strong position in the market. Our target project opportunities include Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems, and Wind Projects, as well as Hydrogen and Ammonia projects.

UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end‑to‑end engineering, construction, and maintenance services. We are active across rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue‑chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people and seeks to create inclusive environments where each employee feels safe to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, Women, Military Veterans, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with a disability and our friends in the LGBTIQ+ Community.