Job Description

What’s in it for you:

• Permanent full-time contract
• Weekly pay cycle
• Full maintained company vehicle provided
• Competitive remuneration
• Based Perth Metro area - covering projects both NOR and SOR

About this role:

The Dewatering Leading Hand plays a frontline leadership role ensuring the effective installation, operation and maintenance of dewatering systems on construction projects. This position will act as a link between the Dewatering Supervisor and the dewatering team, combining hands on technical work with team coordination, collaboration, communication and safety oversights.

The Dewatering Leading Hand is responsible for assisting with the supervision and participation of dewatering teams, and the installation, operation and maintenance of dewatering equipment such as pumps, pipelines, wellpoints, treatment units, and other specialised dewatering equipment.

What your day will look like:

• Lead and assist with the installation of wellpoint dewatering systems, sump pumping dewatering systems, installation of pipework, treatment units and other dewatering equipment as required
• Ensure dewatering systems are installed according to design and applicable specifications and in a way that provides effective and efficient dewatering activities
• Troubleshoot installation issues and make necessary adjustments in the field to ensure effectiveness of the dewatering systems
• Carry out repairs and maintenance, either site based or workshop based, to ensure equipment remains in good working order
• Assist with the installation of submersible bore pumps on construction projects as required
• Carry out routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance including water treatment testing, and report any issues to the workshop department
• Work closely with the Dewatering Supervisor, providing hands on support and assistance with organisation and resourcing of the dewatering team and equipment
• Provide day to day direction and support directly to the dewatering team
• Act as a primary point of contact between the Dewatering Supervisor and the dewatering team

About you:

• Strong practical knowledge of wellpoint dewatering systems, dewatering pumps and equipment
• Proven experience in a similar role within a construction environment
• Proven experience with wellpoint dewatering installations via sand tube and hand jetting methods
• Leadership and team coordination skills and experience
• Problem solving and fault-finding capabilities
• Excavator experience
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Hands on, proactive approach
• Reliable and able to work under pressure
• Team orientated with the ability to lead by example

Qualification and skillsets needed:

• White Card / Construction Card
• Excavator and forklift license / ticket highly desirable
• C Class Drivers Licence

About the Company:

Wormall Group is a proudly Western Australian, family-owned civil construction company with over 40 years of experience. We specialise in land development and infrastructure works, delivering excellence in construction, project management, and client service across the Perth metropolitan and regional areas.

Wormall Civil is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Applying:

Applications are preferred via this job ad, so please submit your up-to-date resume here - cover letters are not required.