Job Description

Primary Location

SA - Happy ValleyThis role is responsible for safely delivering the physical field aspects of planned and reactive maintenance, as well as minor civil works, under the direction of Field Supervisors.

About the Role

Position Title: Civil Maintenance Worker

Business Unit: Maintenance Division

Location: Happy Valley, South Australia

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Reporting To: Supervisor

Service Stream’s Waste water Maintenance Division is seeking a motivated Civil Maintenance Worker to join our growing team. This role is responsible for safely delivering the physical field aspects of planned and reactive maintenance, as well as minor civil works, under the direction of Field Supervisors.

The position operates in accordance with quality, time, cost, and customer service requirements while maintaining a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver reactive, emergency, planned, preventative maintenance, and minor civil works in accordance with work management systems, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Accurately complete all field and administrative documentation, including work records, asset data, timesheets, and leave requests.
• Operate in a flexible, multi‑discipline environment, including the use of maintenance vehicles, jetting and hydrovac equipment, small plant, and associated tools.
• Support efficient service delivery by adjusting work schedules where required and acting as a point of contact on site.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, operational teams, clients, and subcontractors to improve safety, productivity, and contract performance.
• Contribute to incident management, risk identification, continuous improvement initiatives, and vehicle/mobile plant maintenance requirements.
• Provide operational input into quotations, business cases, and optimisation initiatives as required.

About You

This role will suit a reliable and outcome‑driven individual who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in delivering high‑quality work.

Essential Requirements

• Current HR Truck Licence (or willing to attain)
• Current White Card
• Experience using hand and power tools and small machinery
• Ability to work effectively both within a team and autonomously
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to successfully complete pre‑employment checks (police clearance, medical, and references)

Desirable

• HC Truck Licence
• Relevant industry tickets or certifications – Class B jetting, excavator..

Working Arrangements

• Core Hours: 7:00am – 3:30pm + Overtime hours, as required.
• A rotating afternoon shift (1 in 5 weeks, including on‑call and weekend)

Training & Development

• Waste water role‑specific and site‑based training provided
• Supported onboarding process with mentoring from experienced field staff
• Structured development pathway focused on:
  • Safety and compliance
  • Technical skills and plant/equipment competency
  • Productivity and quality outcomes
• Supported opportunities to gain additional licences, tickets, and certifications

Why Work With Service Stream?

• Secure, long‑standing, and progressive business
• Competitive salary package with strong work‑life balance
• Overtime opportunities and on‑call allowances
• Employee rewards and discounts (Bupa, Woolworths, Airbnb, JB Hi‑Fi, Specsavers, and more)
• Paid parental, cultural, community service, study, and corporate volunteering leave
• Free 24/7 wellbeing support for employees and immediate family
• Inclusive, safety‑first workplace culture
• Providing customer and community value and essential infrastructure service

About Service Stream

Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider operating across Australia’s telecommunications, utilities, and transport industries. We specialise in the design, construction, and maintenance of critical infrastructure networks, delivering end‑to‑end engineering and asset management solutions for blue‑chip clients.

Service Stream is committed to diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQI individuals, veterans, and other diverse groups.

Department

Field Services

How to Apply

If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.