Vacuum Truck Operator

Hydrovac Australia PTY LTD; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Utilix Civil Services is seeking a reliable Vacuum Truck Operator to join our team in Pinkenba, Brisbane. You will carry out service potholing, trenching and associated civil works, performing daily checks and assisting with maintenance. A hands-on role requiring safe practices and teamwork within the crew.

Based in Pinkenba, this position emphasizes reliability, attending duties, and willingness to carry out civil laboring tasks. Prior vacuum excavation or potholing experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• HR driver's license is required.
• A vacuum operations ticket is required or highly regarded.
• Reliable attendance and work ethic are essential.
• Ability to work well within a crew and follow site procedures.
• Willingness to perform hands-on civil laboring duties.
• Previous vacuum excavation, potholing or trenching experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate a vacuum truck for service potholing and excavation.
• Assist with trenching and general civil works.
• Complete daily vehicle and equipment checks.
• Maintain equipment and keep work areas tidy.
• Follow site procedures and work safely around underground services.

Skills

HR license

Vacuum operations ticket

Crew teamwork

Safety minded

Manual labor willingness

Potholing/trenching experience

Job description

Utilix Civil Services is seeking a reliable Vacuum Truck Operator to join our team. Based in Pinkenba, you will carry out service potholing, trenching and associated civil works. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who takes pride in their work, works safely and is willing to assist the crew wherever needed.

Key responsibilities

Operating a vacuum truck for service potholing and excavation

Assisting with trenching and general civil works

Completing daily vehicle and equipment checks

Maintaining equipment and keeping work areas tidy

Following site procedures and working safely around underground services

About you

Current HR driver's license

Vacuum operations ticket

A reliable approach to attendance and work

Ability to work well within a crew

Willingness to carry out hands-on civil laboring duties

Previous experience in vacuum excavation, potholing or trenching will be highly regarded