Description:
ABOUT US
At UCS we invest for the future, to build a purpose-led high-performance organisation, where our people build lifelong friendships and long-term careers. We live our values and thrive in a culture of safety, respect, innovation, customers and growth that connects us to family and community. Our purpose is ‘ creating sustainable connected communities
ABOUT THE POSITION
This permanent full-time position is part of a close-knit team of qualified underground Cable Jointers and experienced Machine Operators and Labourers providing quality construction services across all power distribution networks. The working hours do vary according to our customer requirements. You will get exposed to the trade of Cable Jointing and will learn under direct supervision of our awesome, highly skilled and dedicated Jointers.
Daily duties will include but not limited to:
- Install, route, and secure cables in accordance with design plans, engineering drawings, and client specifications
- Installation of conduit, sand, cover slabs and other types of mechanical protection
- Prepare construction sites for cable installation, including trenching, digging, and preparing conduit pathways as needed
- Ensure proper excavation procedures are followed while adhering to safety standards
- Excavation of turning points, joint bays and kiosks as required
- Lifting, landing and transportation of kiosks, cable, public lighting and other materials to and from site as required.
- Installation of earthing electrodes for public lighting, kiosks and other installations
ABOUT YOU
You may have been working as a Trades Assistant / Machine Operator for some time and have been waiting for the opportunity to kick start your trades career. Furthermore, this is the perfect position for a qualified (or near qualified) and experienced Electrician or Cable Hauler. You are values-driven, prefer working as part of a team, working at a fast pace whilst having lots of fun at work.
Must have a valid HR/HC driver's license , White Card andwill also hold a 10tonne + Crane ticket and/or Forklift , be prepared to undergo pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing, and don't mind working out in the elements to get the job done.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
We provide a fun, safe and quality working environment with competitive remuneration package. Other perks include:
- Career development - apprenticeships are offered annually
- 9-day fortnight
- Job security – we are an essential service company
- Supportive, family friendly workplace
- Active social club including an annual family fun day + mid and end of year parties
- Fantastic workplace culture – we walk the talk and do what we say
- Ongoing training and upskilling – we invest in our people; most of our training, including apprenticeship training is kept in-house delivered by a qualified trainer.
HOW TO APPLY
To our people UCS is more than an employer, we are a large family community where people want to build lifelong friendships and long-term careers. If you want to find your dream role in a growing company where you are valued please send your resume via the APPLY button.
Please see our website www.ucs.com.au find out more about UCS
We have 4 new opportunities for Cable installers to join our team in Truganina.