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Service Stream

Operator/Labourer - Water Renewals

full-time•Clayton, Melbourne

Summary

Location

Clayton, Melbourne

Type

full-time

Experience

2-5 years

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About this role

Primary Location

VIC - Clayton South

Job Description Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operator/Labourer – Water Renewals to join Service Stream

About the Role

Service Stream’s Utilities division are currently seeking a Operator/Labourer – Water Renewals to join our growing company. As an Operator you will be responsible for tasks, roles & responsibilities set out for you by the Crew Leader & Supervisor, ensuring the successful completion of water and sewer projects in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.

Nature of position:               Permanent, Full Time

Location:                               Epping / Clayton

Reporting Line:                    Construction Manager

Key Responsibilities
The Operator is Responsible and Accountable for the below requirements associated with both their role and the personnel that are aligned as Direct Reports to their position: 

Pipelaying / Civil Responsibilities 

  • Measuring and configuring pipe routes. 
  • Gathering material and installation tools. 
  • Digging trenches using hand and machine trenching tools. 
  • Locating installed piping systems using magnetic or radio indicators. 
  • Removing old or broken piping systems. 
  • Laying pipes into trenches and applying pipe spacers. 
  • Checking pipe alignment and sealing pipes with cement glue. 
  • Installing auxiliary lines. 
  • Sealing exposed pipe joints and fittings. 
  • Filling and sealing pipe trenches. 

Excavator Operator Responsibilities 

  • Operate excavators safely and efficiently to complete assigned tasks, following all safety guidelines and protocols. 
  • Perform routine maintenance and inspections on the excavator to ensure optimal performance and prevent breakdowns. 
  • Use excavators to dig trenches, foundations, rock breaking and other excavations according to project specifications. 
  • Load and unload materials using the excavator, ensuring proper weight distribution and safe handling. 
  • Assist in the setup and dismantling of equipment at job sites. 

General Responsibilities  

  • Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively to ensure smooth operations and project completion. 
  • Monitor and report any equipment malfunctions or potential safety hazards to the supervisor. 
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including those related to safety and environmental regulations. 

About You

  • Relevant Trade Qualification (Preferable)
  • Certificate III/IV in Civil Construction or equivalent (Preferable)
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local building codes and safety laws.
  • Good communication and ability to work in a team.
  • Strong knowledge of excavator operations, maintenance, and safety procedure.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions.
  • Ability to deal diligently, patiently, and professionally with stakeholders, clients, sub-contractors, and suppliers.
  • Initiative-taker, able to determine own priorities and manage work accordingly.
  • Analytical with ability to identify and suggest areas for process improvement and drive efficiency.
  • 3+ years’ experience within the Infrastructure Construction industry or similar industry experience.
  • Previous industry experience within utilities, water and/or gas / power.
  • Specialist experience in provision of Civil services discipline.
  • Prior experience as an Operator / Pipelayer / Labourer with the utilities and/or civil construction sector (Essential)

About Us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries. Specialising in designing, constructing, and maintaining new and existing networks, we provide end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions for our blue-chip client base. Committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, Service Stream actively promotes the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTQI individuals, and other diverse groups. As a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment, we also value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners, strongly considering veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities.

Service Stream does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from external Recruitment or Labour Hire Companies. 

Department

Field Services

How to Apply

If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.

What you'll do

  • The Operator/Labourer is responsible for executing water and sewer project tasks as directed by the Crew Leader and Supervisor, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely completion of civil works including pipelaying and excavation.

About Service Stream

Service Stream plays a vital role, working with our clients in keeping communities connected to essential network services across Australia. Service Stream is an S&P/ASX 300 listed business providing integrated end-to-end asset life-cycle services to utility and telecommunications asset owners, operators and regulators across Australia. We specialise in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of assets across these networks. We are technology-agnostic to the various types of networks, delivering a range of services across power, gas, water and renewable energy utilities, roads, rail, ITS, and fixed and wireless telecommunication networks. ESSENTIAL NETWORK SERVICE SPECIALISTS Design, construct, operate and maintain: Telecommunications - Fixed-Line - Wireless Utilities - Electricity - Gas - Water - Renewable Energy - Engineering & Construction Services Transport - Roads - Rail - Industrial Services ASX300 Company | ASX listed since 2004 5000+ employees underpinning a strong performance capability Access to a pool of more than 3,000 skilled contractors

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