WE'RE HIRING!
Combi Truck Operator (Drain Cleaner)
About Us
Musky Pipes Pty Ltd is a young, owner-operated company, aiming to build a brand and experience that lasts. We’re built on grit—the kind that shows up early, stays late, and gets it done properly the first time. No shortcuts, no half-jobs, and no excuses. And we’re driven by pride. Pride in how we present, how we communicate, and how we finish. From the gear we invest in, to the reports we deliver, everything we do reflects our standards—and we don’t take that lightly. With your help we will continue to provide reliable, high quality, inter-related pipework services to our loyal client base.
About the Role
In this hands-on role, your main responsibility will be to operate a combination hydro excavation and drain cleaning truck to support our services to civil construction clients. Your duties will include driving a heavy rigid vehicle and operating the auxiliary unit to complete the scope of works as directed. You’ll also be responsible for conducting routine equipment and stock checks, minor maintenance, and repairs, and reporting any issues diligently. This role is essential in maintaining the efficiency of our operations, and you’ll be part of a close-knit team that values and prioritises safety, proactivity, and delivering high quality services. Importantly, this role requires you to take pride in the maintenance and care of equipment, ensuring it is always in top condition and operates at its best.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate a combination hydro excavation drain cleaning truck.
- Perform jetting, drain cleaning, and hydro excavation duties.
- Transport waste to recycling facilities.
- Ensure safety and high-quality service delivery.
- Conduct daily vehicle maintenance and pre-start checks.
- Conduct routine equipment checks and minor maintenance.
- Complete job safety environmental analysis and risk assessments.
About You
- Fit and willing to do the manual work required of this role
- Basic machinery operation and maintenance skills.
- Strong problem-solving and time management abilities.
- Intermediate technological knowledge for in-cab systems and digital software.
- Customer service skills including active listening and conflict resolution.
- Must pass pre-employment medical and drug testing and police checks.
- Current Heavy Rigid Vehicle License required.
- General Construction Card required
- Confined space training preferred.
- Permanent work rights in Australia.
- Experience in manual labour and civil construction is desired but not essential.
What we offer and why work for us?
- Emphasis on team culture, working environment and personal growth, supported by management.
- Organised and knowledgeable management translating to a well run operation.
- Openness about business operations to foster team involvement.
- Long-term employee recognition policies and additional benefits for service duration.
- Paid above award wage, recognised for your experience, overtime penalties, and allowances.
- Additional incentives and bonuses offered
- This role is for our brand new Cappellotto Combi arriving in 2026!