
Operator
Job Description
Competitive pay + consistent hours + penalties
Must be able to fly out of Brisbane, Cairns or Darwin
FIFO 3:1, 10 hr days 6 days per week, every Sunday off
We’re looking for experienced Industrial Services Operators to join our growing team in Gove, NT. If you’ve got the right tickets, a strong work ethic, and enjoy hands-on, physically demanding work, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
Performing high-pressure water jetting (HPWJ) and hydro blasting activities
Supporting industrial painting and surface preparation operations
Operating vacuum trucks and associated equipment
Delivering industrial cleaning and waste management services
Working across refineries, mining operations and major industrial sites
Working 10-hour shifts in a hands-on, safety-focused environment
What You Need
HPW Operator ticket – essential
Previous High Pressure Water Jetting experience
Experience working within refinery, mining or heavy industrial environments
Ability to work 3:1 10 hr days 6 days per week, every Sunday off
Must be able to fly out of Brisbane, Cairns or Darwin
Strong safety focus
Reliable with a strong work ethic and positive team attitude
Highly Regarded
HR licence or above, with proven heavy vehicle driving experience
Vacuum Truck experience
Yellow gear tickets and operating experience
Working at Heights (WAH)
Confined Space Entry (CSE)
About Us:
Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.
We transform waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.
As a high growth, ASX listed organisation with over 7500 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry leading HSE performance. We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities Nationally.
Why join Cleanaway?
Competitive salary package
Flexible working arrangements
Career opportunities in a high growth, Australian business
Supportive and safe work environment
Paid parental leave
* Great company benefits: Employee share program, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP, discounts on private health insurance and more
Our Process
Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.
We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing [email protected].
Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future
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