Water Industry Worker

About this role

There’s No Us Without U. Care with Us, for Today and Tomorrow There's no life without water, and at Urban Utilities, we live and breathe that knowledge every single day. It's why our people are so passionate about what they do and how they do it. And it's why we need people like YOU to join our field teams. Come shape our future with us and make a real and lasting impact across our teams. YOUR OPPORTUNITY We have multiple roles at all levels for Water Industry Workers keen to join our successful teams based in ( Acacia Ridge, Eagle Farm & Bundamba ) keeping water flowing to and from our customers' properties in Metro-North, Metro South and Ipswich. In this role, you'll work in a team that is engaged in field inspection, repair, replacement and operation of Queensland Urban Utilities’ assets. This ensures we are delivering safe clean drinking water to the communities we serve. The role requires that you be available to work shifts between 6am - 5:30am and work 2 weekends in 10 (shift penalties apply). This roster has set, recurrent rostered days off with regular overtime opportunities. In return, we'll train you in all aspects of the role so that you have real variety and career progression. • Great team culture + Rotating roster – work/life balance with overtime opportunities • Providing you with training to help advance your career in the water industry • Use of Tools of Trade, Uniform, PPE, iPad + iPhone all included • Permanent full time role + Base wage + shift penalties + allowance + Super • $5,500 yearly adverse condition allowance paid in weekly instalments WHAT WE HOPE YOU’LL BRING We are seeking candidates who are passionate about shaping our future and, ideally, have the following qualifications, skills and experiences: • Experience in a similar industry – Civil Construction/Maintenance, Plumbing, Utilities, Pipelaying • Strong focus and commitment towards safety • MR or HR driver's licence is mandatory – or willing to obtain prior to employment • Experience operating an excavator and bobcat is desirable but not essential • Being a licenced Plumber is desirable but not essential • A great communicator with the ability to work efficiently in a team • A strong work ethic, with great attention to detail and problem-solving skills • Please note that you must be physically fit and pass a pre-employment medical before starting with us in this role. You might find you meet some, but not all, of the job requirements for this role. We’d still encourage you to apply as we provide on the job training to upskill our people. For example, if you are a plumber looking to make the move to utilities or an operator looking to shift into the water industry, please send in your application. Keep in mind, we’re looking for the right human being for this role - it’s about so much more than ticking all the boxes! WHY URBAN UTILITIES At Urban Utilities, the work you do is about so much more than the bottom line. It’s about enriching quality of life and safeguarding the environmental health of our beautiful region. Most importantly, you’ll achieve alongside a team who always goes the extra mile because they genuinely care. We work in a community, not a company. We're 'all in' when it comes to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as we strive to reflect the communities we serve. We want our people to feel valued for who they are, celebrated and able to bring their whole selves to work. We know our people don't just have roles with us – they also have roles within their families, homes and communities. We're proud to offer several benefits to strengthen these aspects of life. Speaking of which, here’s a sample of the benefits we offer our team; • Access to our Employee Assistance Program • Generous paid parental leave • Transfer of long service leave if employed by any Queensland council or Council owned company • Discounted health insurance and access to our wellbeing reimbursement initiative • Training and genuine career progression opportunities • A set roster with recurring rostered days off, allowing the ability to plan ahead • Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180 Visit our website to learn more about us at www.urbanutilities.com.au There’s no us without you. Come shape the future with us. HOW TO APPLY Click on the ‘Apply” link above to complete your application. Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical & National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role For further information please contact our Talent team at careers@urbanutilities.com.au