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Trades Assistant

LocationBalcatta Regional Office
Published At:2 days ago
  • Truck Driver
  • Trades Assistant
  • Water Operations & Maintenance
Job no: 2148
Category: Maintenance, Operations & Reliability

We have a permanent opportunity based in Balcatta for a Trades Assistant. In this role you will be responsible for assisting in performing scheduled maintenance on Corporation sewerage assets within the Mechanical and Electrical department.

What the role will involve:

  • Receiving direction to work on specific components and follow work instructions/processes.
  • Undertaking tasks onsite under direct or indirect supervision including:
  • basic interpretation of drawings
  • carry out inspections and record information
  • perform assembly and dismantling operations, such as screwing or bolting
  • transport tools, materials and work pieces to and from sites or workbenches
  • cleaning and preparing working surfaces
  • Carrying out operation and maintenance tasks requiring use of specialist tools, plant and equipment
  • Assist in operations and maintenance across the different teams
  • Assist in the maintenance of Water Corporation assets across the district

Key skills and experience:

  • Relevant experience working in a workshop environment as well as onsite experience (Welding, Fabrication, Fitting or Machining workshop) assisting Boilermakers, Mechanical Fitters, Electricians etc.
  • Willingness or progression towards or attainment of Cert III National Water Package certificate
  • Relevant High-Risk Licenses, Dogging, Vehicle Crane, Forklift.
  • HR License
  • Excavator and Bobcat experience would be advantageous  

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

 Applications close Wednesday, 21st of May 2025

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.  

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment. 

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000. 

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website 

  • Published on 14 May 2025, 5:31 AM