Operator - Water Pipelines

Downer Group; City of Hume; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EBA rates

Monday–Friday

Monthly RDO

Ongoing training & mentoring

Health & wellness initiatives

Safety culture

ASX-listed company

Job summary

Downer Group in Victoria is seeking multiple experienced Operators to join our Water Pipelines Division, delivering water main renewal projects as part of a small, skilled team.

This permanent, full-time role offers EBA rates, a Monday–Friday pattern with a monthly RDO, ongoing training and mentoring, and a safety-focused culture within a leading ASX-listed services organisation.

Qualifications

• Construction Induction card (White Card) is required
• Current driver’s licence of Light Rigid or above
• First Aid & CPR certifications are required
• Proven experience in water/utilities industry
• Experience operating plant and equipment such as excavators and bobcats
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Strong commitment to Zero Harm safety culture

Responsibilities

• Operate within the Water Pipelines Division on water main renewal projects as part of a small, skilled team
• Contribute to project delivery with safe, efficient plant operation and adherence to EBA conditions

Tools

Excavators

Bobcats

Job description

What We Offer

• Permanent positions with EBA rates and conditions
• Monday to Friday with a monthly RDO
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and management support
• Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
• A safety-focused culture within a leading services organisation
• Career-enhancing opportunity to work for an ASX-listed company

About the Role

We are currently looking for multiple experienced Operators to join our Water Pipelines Division completing multiple water main renewal projects as part of a small, skilled team.

About You

• A Construction Induction card (White Card)
• A current driver’s licence of Light Rigid or above
• Current First Aid & CPR certifications
• Class B Asbestos Removalist Qualifications (highly desirable)
• Proven experience working in the water / utilities industry
• Experience with operating plant and equipment such as excavators, bobcats etc.
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• A strong commitment to our Zero Harm safety culture

About Energy & Utilities

Downer’s Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team delivering services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate, and maintain critical assets and networks across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical skills, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partnerships, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.