Technician - Supporting Hand

Kick-start your career in the water industry by supporting the delivery of critical water and wastewater services that keep communities running. **WHAT WE OFFER** - **Permanent Full-Time Role:** Secure a long-term position with opportunities for career progression within Downer. - **Competitive Rate:** Hourly Rate + Penalties - **Roster:** This is a 24/7 reactive maintenance contract requiring participation in day shift, afternoon shift and on-call rosters. - **Supportive Environment:** Join a tight-knit team with ongoing training and development opportunities, within a workplace committed to Zero Harm. **THE OPPORTUNITY** We're seeking motivated and reliable **Supporting Hand** to join our team working on the Southeast Water (SEW) network, based in Dandenong South, VIC. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for individuals looking to build a career in the water industry. You'll work alongside experienced crews, assisting with a variety of maintenance and construction activities that help keep essential water and wastewater services operating safely and efficiently. As part of a 24/7 reactive maintenance contract, flexibility is required to work across day shift, afternoon shift and on-call rosters. **ABOUT YOU** - **Site Proficient:** Prior Experience in civil excavation works related to water or wastewater reticulation systems. Ability to address customer and public issues on site. Willingness to take part in an after-hours roster. - **Team Oriented:** Have an ability to work effectively within a team with well-developed communication skills and a commitment to safety. - **Site Qualifications:** Drivers Licence and/or MR Truck Licence, White Card, Excavator/Backhoe Licence, Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets (within 2 years validity). - **Pre-employment Checks:** Hold full working rights in Australia, complete a pre-employment medical and a Driver’s Licence and working with children check. **HOW TO APPLY** Please submit your application online via the advertisement. Email applications will not be accepted. **ABOUT ENERGY & UTILITIES** Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical capability, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partnerships and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople. Downer is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and cultures. ### About the Team Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople. ### About the Company At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.