Drainer

Join the Flow: Become a Drainer and Make an Impact in Water Infrastructure!

Join the Team - Drainer

We are seeking a skilled Drainer to join our dynamic team at the Water Infrastructure Services Branch. As a Drainer, you will:

• Carry out essential civil construction and maintenance tasks for municipal works.
• Operate high-pressure drain cleaning equipment and undertake drainage and general labouring duties.
• Prepare and maintain worksites to the highest standards of safety and cleanliness.
• Communicate effectively with team members, leaders, and senior officers.
• Manage job-related documentation, including plant hire, timesheets, and stores.
• Adapt to varying schedules and locations across the Toowoomba region, including contributing to after-hours/on-call rosters as needed.

Qualifications Needed:

• Current Queensland Drainer’s licence.
• ‘MR’ Class Driver’s Licence.
• WH&S Competency (White Card) for CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry or equivalent, or a willingness to obtain prior to commencement.

About the position:

• This is a permanent full-time position based at our Principal Depot at Charlton.
• Normal working hours of 7:00am to 4:00pm.
• Rosted day off - 9-day fortnight.
• Hourly rate $28.38 gross.
• Weekly wage $1,078.52 gross.
• Plus 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Up to 12.65% superannuation. 
• In addition to the base wage rate, variable allowances are available - Trade allowance, construction allowance, on-call allowance, overtime and other penalty rates, wet weather allowance, live sewer allowance.
• A Council vehicle and tools will be available for work use.
• Work in a safety-conscious organisation - home safe every day!

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your current resume and ensure you have answered all the applications questions.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

Please note to have your application considered, ensure that you have follow the instructions outlined above.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council.  Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Ken Dennien on (07) 4692 0118 within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11.45pm Sunday 27 April 2025.

About Council:

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions.  Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city with a population of 180,000 and employs approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and enthusiastic, about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents, and visitors throughout the region.  We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to gain experience your career.