Trade Assistant/Coxswain Operator - $45 per hour

Workfast; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Workfast is seeking a skilled Coxswain Operator to operate a small aluminium vessel on a remedial wharf project in Coffs Harbour, NSW. You will split time between vessel operation and assisting trade labourers on site, reporting to the supervisor and performing general construction duties.

Applicants must have at least 2 years operating experience, hold a Coxswain Grade 3 licence, and possess a White card along with full working rights in Australia.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience operating vessels.
• Coxswain Grade 3 licence required.
• White card holder.
• Full working rights in Australia.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate a small aluminium vessel around the front of the wharf.
• Report back to the supervisor and assist with general labour tasks.
• Help trade assistants on the project and perform general construction duties.
• Work in different weather conditions and adapt to site needs.
• Complete ad hoc duties as assigned by the site supervisor.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Education

Coxswain grade 3 licence

White card

Job description

Trade Assistant/Coxswain Operator - $45 per hour

Workfast is looking fora Coxswain Operatorto join a remedial wharf project in Coffs Harbour, NSW.

• $45 per hour + Daily travel
• Long-term project
• Opportunity to receive ongoing project exposure
• Ongoing full-time working hours with overtime
• Overtime and weekend loading
• Travel allowance
• Work for a National Company with the ability to grow and develop

Our client currently looking for aCoxswain Operatorto operate a small aluminium vessel around the front of the wharfand assist with general labourers when not in the vessel.

50% of the time will be opening a vessel and 50% of the time helping trade assistants on the project.

What you get

• Monday to Friday 10 hours per day and Saturday 6 hours
• $45.50 per hour + OT loading and weekend work
• Great opportunity to grow and develop
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge

What you need

• MUST have a minimum of 2 years of experience or operating
• Hold Coxswain grade 3 licence
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Full working rights in Australia
• White card
• Fit and able to perform the day to day tasks

What you will be doing

• Operate a small aluminium vessel around the front of the wharf
• Report back to the supervisor
• Helping out as a trade assistant work on the project
• General construction duties
• Work in different weather conditions
• Assisting team where necessary
• Ability to perform repetitive and physically demanding duties
• Complete ad hoc duties as assigned by the site supervisor

About us

Workfast is a labour-hire company working with some of Australia's largest companies. We operate in all states of Australia and our employees work in all industries. When you join our team we make sure that you're looked after, paid well and that we follow all Australian Fair Work standards.

Workfast embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at any time of application.