Vacuum Truck Operator / Driver / Offsider

Panca Patriot Prima; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Environmental Management is seeking a Vacuum Truck Operator / Driver or an Offsider to join our team in South Australia. You will drive a HR truck with a hydro excavation unit, perform non-destructive digging, drain cleaning, and basic maintenance while upholding safety standards.

We value safety and flexibility, with weekend or night shift availability. Training and PPE are provided; RIW/related qualifications are highly regarded but not essential.

Qualifications

• Valid HR licence is required for Driver roles.
• White Card is mandatory.
• Previous experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate HR truck with hydro excavation unit for non-destructive digging.
• Perform high pressure water jetting to locate underground utilities.
• Drain cleaning and basic vehicle maintenance.
• Commit to safety, shift work including weekends/night overtime when required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Shift flexibility

Tools

HR licence

White Card

RIW Card

High pressure water jetting

Confined Space training

Work at Heights training

Job description

Patriot Environmental Management are industry specialists in Environmental Solutions. We are a leading supplier of non-destructive digging, liquid waste management, drain cleaning, and subsurface utility locating and inspection services for a wide range of industries. We are a growing company with offices in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. An opportunity exists for a Vacuum Truck Operator / Driver or an Offsider to join our team in South Australia.

HR licence is required for Driver positions only, whilst Offsider positions do not require this qualification.

About the role:

Driving and non-driving roles available

• Driving HR truck with Combo/Hydro excavation unit
• Non-destructive digging with high pressure water to safely locate underground services
• Drain cleaning
• Basic plant and vehicle maintenance.

What you will bring:

• HR licence
• Valid White Card
• Previous experience will be highly regarded, but not essential
• Focus on safety and equipment
• The flexibility, if required, to work weekends, night shifts and overtime.
• High Pressure Water Jetting experience (highly regarded but not essential)
• Confined Space and Work at Heights training (highly regarded but not essential)
• Rail Industry Worker (RIW) Card (highly regarded but not essential).

What can we offer the successful applicant?

• Offer a fully equipped fleet of vehicles
• On the job training and PPE provided
• Competitive above award rates
• Opportunity to move from casual to full-time
• Rewards and employee recognition program
• Employee Assistance Program.

Patriot Environmental Management supports diversity and are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; women, Indigenous and Torres Strait Islanders and people from multicultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. You must have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this role.

Candidates must be Australian citizens only to meet the work rights requirements for this position.