Underground Civil Labourer — Confined Space & Safety Training

iStaff Australia; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Working at Heights Ticket

Confined Space Ticket

Overtime penalties

Long-term employment

Ongoing training

Job summary

iStaff Australia is seeking experienced Civil Labourers to join a team working on civil works within sewer tunnels and confined spaces. This hands-on role suits someone with civil construction, concreting, demolition and general labouring experience, comfortable using power tools and operating underground.

We offer upskilling, Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets, competitive pay with penalties, long-term job security and potential for full-time employment within 6–12 months, plus

Qualifications

• Full Open Drivers Licence is required.
• Own transport is required (depot not accessible by public transport).
• Experience in concreting and using powered and hand tools.
• Underground experience preferred.
• Physically fit, reliable and safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Perform underground confined space and civil labouring works.
• Provide standby support and monitor workers entering confined spaces.
• Set up and maintain rescue and communication equipment.
• Assist with concreting, tunnel rehabilitation and general maintenance.
• Follow strict site safety and rescue procedures.

Skills

Full Licence

Own transport

Concreting experience

Power tools

Underground experience

Physically fit

Safety conscious

Tools

Powered tools

Hand tools

Job description

is a global leader in environmental services, specializing in waste management, water management, recycling, and industrial cleaning. In Australia, they provides disaster recovery, environmental spill response, industrial cleaning, and infrastructure maintenance services to government, commercial, and industrial clients.

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Contract Cleaner / Labourer to join our team at a desalination plant in Kurnell. This is an initial 3-month contract with a strong possibility of becoming a permanent position for the right candidate.

The role involves general site cleaning, housekeeping, bin management, light gardening and assisting tradespeople with maintenance tasks. The successful candidate must be physically fit, safety-conscious and comfortable working in an industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clean buildings, site infrastructure and 30+ bins.

Maintain the workshop and rigging shed.

Perform general labouring duties and follow site safety procedures.

Assist tradespeople with tools, materials and maintenance tasks.

Selection Criteria:

• Full Open Drivers Licence
• Own transport (depot not accessible to public transport)
• Previous cleaning or labouring experience preferred.
• Physically fit, reliable and safety-focused.

What we Offer:

• Upskill and obtain Forklift Ticket!
• Competitive pay rates, with overtime paid on penalties
• Job Security - long-term work in a WEATHERPROOF, PANDEMIC PROOF, & RECESSION PROOF industry!
• Work 5-6 days a week, 10-12 hrs per day paid on penalties - time and a half after 8 hrs, double time after 10 hrs!
• Have ongoing, long-term work with a view of full-time employment within 6-12 months!
• Ongoing site training provided!

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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