Water & Sewerage Labourer

Hays · Yeppoon QLD 4703 · Casual/Holiday
Posted 2d ago

Water & Sewerage Labourer

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Assist qualified tradespeople with construction and maintenance of water and sewerage infrastructure.
  • Operate hand tools and powered equipment, perform general labouring and site maintenance, and work around pipelines, manholes and pumping systems.
  • Follow safety procedures, complete basic documentation and report equipment or safety concerns.

Join a skilled team completing construction and maintenance work across water and sewerage infrastructure
Your new company
Our client is a community-focused organisation responsible for delivering and maintaining essential water and sewerage infrastructure. With a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork and quality service, they offer a supportive environment for reliable workers who take pride in contributing to their local community
Your new role

As a Water and Sewerage Labourer, you will join a multi-skilled team responsible for construction and maintenance activities across water and sewerage infrastructure. You will assist qualified tradespeople, undertake general labouring duties and operate a range of hand tools and powered equipment. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting with the construction and maintenance of water and sewerage infrastructure
  • Supporting tradespeople to complete work safely and efficiently
  • Working around pipelines, manholes, pump stations and pumping systems
  • Operating and maintaining hand tools and powered equipment
  • Undertaking general labouring and site maintenance duties
  • Working in confined spaces when required
  • Reading meters and gauges and following basic work instructions
  • Completing job documentation and basic reports
  • Reporting equipment defects, maintenance requirements and safety concerns
  • Following workplace health and safety procedures, including risk assessments

What you'll need to succeed

  • General Construction Induction White Card
  • Current C Class Driver's Licence
  • Previous civil construction, utilities, maintenance or labouring experience
  • Experience using hand tools and powered equipment
  • Understanding of pipelines, manholes, pump stations or pumping systems is highly regarded
  • Ability to perform physical work outdoors and in confined spaces when required
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills for following instructions and completing basic reports
  • Strong commitment to safe work practices and procedures
  • Ability to work productively within a diverse, multi-skilled team
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • MR Licence, Confined Space Certificate and First Aid Certificate are desirable
  • Plant operating licences and relevant experience are highly regarded

What you'll get in return

You will gain valuable experience across essential water and sewerage operations while working within a supportive and multi-skilled team. This varied role offers exposure to civil maintenance, pumping systems, plant operation and infrastructure construction, making it an excellent opportunity to expand your practical skills.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, applications can be submitted via the"apply now" button. Please ensure you submit an up-to-date CV. If you have any further questions, please contact Zoe Ingram on (07) 4960 1128.

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Skills

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Civil constructionConfined space workEquipment defect reportingExcellent communication skillsGeneral labouringHand toolsJob documentationLiteracyNumeracyPhysical fitnessPipeline maintenancePowered equipmentPump station operationsReading meters and gaugesRisk assessmentTeamworkWater and sewerage infrastructureWorkplace health and safety

Licenses & certifications

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C class drivers licenceConfined space certificateFirst aid certificateGeneral construction induction white cardMr licencePlant operating licences