Construction & Maintenance Worker

Hope Valley, South Australia Skout Solutions ABN: 40 614 706 526

Broadspectrum and Suez, have teamed together as Allwater – an internationally experienced team that combines operating and technical excellence on a global scale within the Water and Wastewater Industry. Together with our Alliance partner SA Water, Allwater is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the water and wastewater networks and associated assets throughout the Adelaide metropolitan area.

 

  • Hope Valley / Northern Suburbs Base
  • Permanent Full Time
  • Day Shift
  • On Call Roster (1 Week in Every 5)

 

Allwater are seeking applications for experienced candidates to fulfil the role of Construction and Maintenance Worker, within the Customer Field Services group based at the Northern Networks Depot (Hope Valley).

The successful candidate will work 7.6 hour days across a 7 day roster, participate in a 7-day on-call roster and receive 5 weeks of annual leave. This role will suit applicants who have experience in a similar role, are keen/fast learners and enjoy having variety in their daily work.

 
Working closely with the Customer Field Services Supervisors, Field Coordinators and Network Technicians, the successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Reactive and preventative maintenance for wastewater mains, connections and related activities
  • Reactive and preventative maintenance on water mains, water services including water meter replacement and repairs at the meter
  • Shut-off and charging of water mains and the operation of fire plugs and hydrants
  • Location and adjustment of castings and inspections points
  • Clean-up following burst mains
  • Liaising with the public, as well as internal and external stakeholders
  • Upholding a safe work environment and contributing towards a positive ‘safety’ culture
  • Ensuring work is carried out with regard to accepted work practices, safety and environmental standards, key and specific performance indicators, timelines and ESCOSA requirements

To be considered for this role, the following qualifications/licences/skills will be highly regarded:

  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Heavy Combination (HC) or Heavy Rigid (HR) License (Essential)
  • White Card (Essential)
  • Front End Loader and Tipper (Highly desirable)
  • Backhoe and Excavator (Highly desirable)
  • Work Zone Traffic Management (Highly desirable)
  • Skills in the use of valve keys, freezing unit, inlet/outlet risers, meters and stopcock (Desirable)
  • Construction or Civil works experience (Desirable)
  • Use of construction equipment experience (Desirable)

Key requirements:

  • Current unrestricted Australian driver’s license is required.
  • Verification of qualifications/licenses will be undertaken along with pre-employment medicals and background police checks for all shortlisted candidates.
  • The right to work in Australia 

To apply this position, please forward a current CV and Cover Letter addressing the key criteria, by clicking ‘APPLY’ and following the prompts

 

 

 

 

 

Allwater prides itself on a commitment to safety, a drive for excellence and offers challenge, growth and career opportunity in a supportive working environment.

We acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. The creation of a Diverse and Inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and create a high-performance business.  Broadspectrum has an ongoing commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our Elevated Reconciliation Action Plan.  
 
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this vacancy.

Position Reference Number: 107956

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Source: Uniting News