Water Utility Industry Position - immediate start

Komplete Excavations and Boring; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great rates

Steady work

Supportive team

Immediate start

Job summary

Komplete Excavations and Boring in North Melbourne VIC is seeking a motivated team member for water utility and civil infrastructure projects. The role focuses on leading crews, carrying out water main and service renewals, boring and excavation works with safety in mind and adherence to project specs.

Ideal candidates have experience in water industry, read DBYD plans, operate Grundomat equipment and excavators, and hold relevant licences such as White Card and HR licence.

Qualifications

• Water or civil construction experience required.
• Experience with water mains and service renewals.
• Ability to read DBYD plans and service information.
• Experience with trenching and shoring.

Responsibilities

• Carry out water main and service renewals.
• Operate and coordinate Grundomat boring works.
• Safely operate excavators and related plant.
• Ensure work meets project specs and safety SWMS.
• Read DBYD information and identify existing services before excavation.
• Manage trenching, excavation and trench shoring.
• Communicate with supervisors and clients.
• Maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Safety compliance

DBYD interpretation

Water utility experience

Project coordination

Tools

Grundomat boring equipment

Job description

Water Utility Industry Position – immediate start

Komplete Excavations and Boring – North Melbourne VIC

ROLE- Water Utility Industry Position immediate start

LOCATION- Northern Sburbs

START- Immediate

Komplete Excavations is seeking a motivated, skilled and dependable team member to join our crew in the water utility sector.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Great rates
• Steady, ongoing work
• Supportive, professional team
• Immediate start date

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking an experienced team member to join our team working on water industry and civil infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will have strong experience leading crews and carrying out water main and service renewals, boring and excavation works.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out water main and service renewals.
• Operate and coordinate works involving Grundomat boring equipment.
• Safely operate excavators and other relevant plant.
• Carry out works in accordance with project specifications, SWMS and safety requirements.
• Read and interpret Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) information and identify existing services before excavation.
• Manage trenching, excavation and trench shoring requirements.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, clients and other contractors.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure crew members follow site safety procedures.

Required Experience

• Previous experience in the water or civil construction industry.
• Demonstrated experience with water mains and service renewals.
• Experience with Grundomat / underground boring.
• Excavator operating experience.
• Experience working within the water industry.
• Ability to read and understand DBYD plans and service information.
• Experience with trenching and trench shoring.

Required Tickets & Qualifications

• White Card
• Excavator licence
• Confined Space-enter and initial AND Rescue
• Asbestos Awareness and non-friable
• Install trench support
• Fire extinguisher and extinguish gas fire
• Breathing Apparatus
• Working at Heights
• Manual Handling
• Relevant plant/operator competencies
• HR licence

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Safety-focused approach to all work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good understanding of underground services and excavation safety.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding construction environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Previous water industry experience is highly desirable.

Accountable, Reliable and safety-conscious workers

Experience in Water utility industry (preferred)

Strong work ethic and commitment to quality

Join a company that values reliability, team work and delivering the job right the first time.