Water Industry Worker

Urban Utilities; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Long service leave transfer

Health insurance discounts

Training and career progression

Recurring rostered days off

Job summary

Urban Utilities invites applications for Water Industry Workers to join our field crews across Acacia Ridge, Eagle Farm and Bundamba. You’ll inspect, repair and maintain water and sewer systems, respond to service requests, and help keep water flowing across Metro North, Metro South and Ipswich.

This hands-on role offers training, tools, and career progression, with shifts from early morning to late night and two weekends in ten, plus overtime opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Civil Construction/Maintenance, Plumbing, Utilities, Pipelaying.
• MR or HR driver's licence is mandatory or willing to obtain.
• Experience operating excavator and bobcat is desirable.
• Licensed Plumber is desirable.
• Strong communicator with ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, replace and maintain water and sewer infrastructure.
• Respond to customer service requests and keep water flowing to homes and businesses.
• Work shifts 6am–12am and 12am–5:30am, 2 weekends in 10 with overtime opportunities.
• Receive training and progression support to develop new skills and qualifications.

Skills

Civil Construction

Maintenance

Plumbing

Pipelaying

MR/HR Licence

Excavator operation

Bobcat operation

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Job description

At Urban Utilities, our purpose is simple yet powerful – Enrich Quality of Life. With a $7 billion asset base and services spanning 1.6 million residents and more than 31,000 commercial customers across South East Queensland, we are committed to enhancing the liveability of our communities every day.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We're looking for Water Industry Workers of all experience levels to join our crews based at Acacia Ridge, Eagle Farm and Bundamba. Whether you're coming from civil construction, plumbing, utilities, pipelaying or a similar trade background, this is your opportunity to secure a permanent role, work with a great team, and build a long-term career in an essential industry that keeps Southeast Queensland running.

No two days are the same. You'll be out in the field inspecting, repairing, replacing and maintaining water and sewer infrastructure, responding to customer service requests and helping keep water flowing safely to homes and businesses across Metro North, Metro South and Ipswich. This is hands‑on work where you'll see the results of your efforts every day and take pride in supporting the communities we serve. You'll be part of a close knit crew that looks after each other, values safety and gets the job done right. We provide the training, tools and support to help you develop new skills, gain industry qualifications and progress your career. If you're someone who enjoys practical work, problem‑solving and working outdoors, you'll fit right in with our team. The role requires that you be available to work shifts between 6am – 12am and 12am – 5:30am and work 2 weekends in 10 (shift penalties apply). This roster has set, recurrent rostered days off with regular overtime opportunities. In return, we'll train you in all aspects of the role so that you have real variety and career progression.

• Great team culture + Rotating roster – work/life balance with overtime opportunities
• Providing you with training to help advance your career in the water industry
• Use of Tools of Trade, Uniform, PPE, iPad + iPhone all included
• Permanent full time role + Base wage + shift penalties + allowance + Super
• $5,500 yearly adverse condition allowance paid in weekly instalments

WHAT WE HOPE YOU'LL BRING

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about shaping our future and, ideally, have the following qualifications, skills and experiences:

• Experience in a similar industry – Civil Construction/Maintenance, Plumbing, Utilities, Pipelaying
• Strong focus and commitment towards safety
• MR or HR driver's licence is mandatory – or willing to obtain prior to employment
• Experience operating an excavator and bobcat is desirable but not essential
• Being a licensed Plumber is desirable but not essential
• A great communicator with the ability to work efficiently in a team
• A strong work ethic, with great attention to detail and problem‑solving skills

Please note that you must be physically fit and pass a pre‑employment medical before starting with us in this role.

At Urban Utilities, we believe our workforce should reflect the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, emergency responders and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

You might not meet every single requirement listed. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a strong contribution, we encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

WHY URBAN UTILITIES

Urban Utilities delivers essential water and wastewater services to more than 1.5 million people across South East Queensland. Every day, our teams work to support thriving communities and a sustainable future.

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid parental leave
• Transfer of long service leave if employed by any Queensland council or Council owned company
• Discounted health insurance and access to our wellbeing reimbursement initiative
• Training and genuine career progression opportunities
• A set roster with recurring rostered days off, allowing the ability to plan ahead

Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180 Visit our website to learn more about us at www.urbanutilities.com.au.

There's no us without you. Come shape the future with us.