Civil Construction Tradeworker/ Leading Hand
- Assist with telecommunications civil works including pit and pipe installation.
- Supervise site personnel and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Operate machinery safely and maintain construction site operations.
Position: Civil Construction Tradeworker/ Leading Hand
Position Type: Full Time
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 p/a plus Super
Employer Name: HCN CIVILS PTY LTD
A.B.N. 74 666 810 377
Job Location: Mitchell Park, SA 5043
Advertising Period: 28 days - 14 Oct 2026 > 11 Nov 2026
Summary
Our client, HCN Civils Pty Ltd, is seeking to add a Civil Construction Tradeworker/Leading Hand to its team in Mitchell Park, SA. Established in 2023, the company is involved in infrastructure and traffic management services and has delivered works across Adelaide. The successful applicant will assist in key telecommunications civil works, ensuring safe and high-quality site operations and compliance with project and safety standards.
The typical job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Assist with pit and pipe installation, trenching, backfilling and conduit placement for NBN and telecom infrastructure.
• Support fibre, copper and HFC cable hauling, internal wiring and MDU services.
• Carry out network build and removal works in accordance with project plans.
• Operate machinery and tools safely, including hydrovac excavation units and elevated work platforms.
• Perform routine cleaning, checks and basic maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Prepare and set up construction sites, follow NBN designs and engineering drawings.
• Ensure proper trench depth, alignment and compaction for compliance with standards.
• Set up and manage temporary traffic control schemes to maintain public and site safety.
• Supervise and coordinate site personnel and subcontractors, monitor and manage the quality of work, and accurately report all relevant site activities.
• Record and report daily site activities, progress, incidents and material usage.
• Implement & Follow WHS&E policies, Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), SOPs and company procedures.
• Use PPE and participate actively in toolbox meetings and safety briefings.
• Support asbestos-related work in line with ACM Class B Non-Friable Licence requirements (when applicable).
• Maintain strong focus on quality, safety, customer satisfaction and compliance with client expectations.
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for the role:
• Minimum Certificate III in Civil Construction or similar.
• Minimum One year of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of NBN and telecommunications civil construction requirements.
• Ability to install pits, pipes, conduits and cable pathways.
• Basic understanding of fibre, copper and HFC cable hauling.
• Skilled in trenching, backfilling, compaction and site levelling.
• Ability to read and follow plans and engineering drawings.
• Experience using hydrovac excavation units and EWPs.
• Safe operation of tools and machinery with basic maintenance.
• Adaptability to different locations and site conditions.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate clearly.
• Time management and task prioritisation.
Due to the volume of applicants, only those meeting the minimum standards will be considered and only successful applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the role.
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