Trench Safety Installations Technician

United Rentals Australia/New Zealand; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + super

Ongoing training and support

Supportive and inclusive team culture

Strong career progression

Job summary

United Rentals Australia/New Zealand in Condell Park, NSW, is hiring for a field role delivering, installing, inspecting and removing trench safety and propping systems at customer sites across civil construction. You will read and interpret installation drawings, ensure compliance with Australian and New Zealand Standards, and maintain high safety and service standards.

The role requires 2+ years' experience in construction or equipment rental, strong teamwork and communication, and the ability

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret installation drawings and plans.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely install, modify and remove trench shields, trench boxes, hydraulic shoring, slide rail systems, sheet piling support systems and associated propping equipment.
• Ensure equipment is installed in line with relevant Australian and New Zealand Standards and within product design criteria.
• Assist in reading and interpreting installation drawings, engineered plans and site instructions.
• Conduct pre-installation inspections of equipment to ensure operational safety and compliance.
• Assist with loading, unloading and securing equipment for transport.
• Ensure all installations are completed in accordance with company procedures, engineering specifications and legislative requirements.
• Carry out demobilisation and recovery of equipment from customer sites safely and efficiently.
• Identify damaged, non-compliant or defective equipment and report accordingly; notify supervisor of discrepancies in paperwork or equipment.
• Complete Equipment Receipt Dockets and/or Installation Dockets as required and ensure correct quantities of equipment are loaded/unloaded as per paperwork.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Outdoor work adaptability

Job description

United Rentals Australia/New Zealand in Condell Park, NSW, is hiring for a field role delivering, installing, inspecting and removing trench safety and propping systems at customer sites across civil construction. You will read and interpret installation drawings, ensure compliance with Australian and New Zealand Standards, and maintain high safety and service standards.

The role requires 2+ years' experience in construction or equipment rental, strong teamwork and communication, and the ability