Concreter - OD

About the Company

Ahrens is a fifth-generation, Australian family-owned company, with 120 years' experience in delivering a diverse range of high-quality and cost effective products and projects across Australia, with footprints overseas.

We have become a full Construction, Engineering, Mining Services, Sheds & Silos and Water Storage company which provides complete turnkey project solutions, supported by 26 divisions and backed by 1300-plus people.

A major part of the Ahrens family of brands, our mining services and infrastructure has an unrivalled history of delivering innovative, economical, and quality mining projects and services to suit resource engineering, design and construct, non-process, maintenance, resource building, civil works and structural, mechanical and piping works. We specialise in working in remote locations and our significant scope of in-house labour, trades, plant, and equipment enable us to respond at short notice to meet the tightest deadlines.

About the Role

We are seeking Concreters at our Olympic Dam site to work in our site crew to carry out civils works and other related duties safely, to quality and time specification and standards and assist in other areas as required. Successful candidates will provide civil support and expertise to other trades and workgroups.

This role may be offered as a residential or DIDO role, depending on the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that civil works carried out are compliant with all relevant standards
• Competently and safely operate machinery, tools and equipment to perform civil tasks;
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans and drawings;
• Ensure quality standards are maintained;
• Examine work for defects and ensure conformance with specifications;
• Log information and fulfil administrative requirements associated with your role with a high degree of accuracy and in a timely manner;
• Provide direction to Trade Assistants in the performance of their duties;
• Ensure all respective works comply with relevant Australian Standards, BCA, Local Ordinances and other relevant codes and standards;
• Ensure that work is organised and executed in a timely manner;
• Material, labour, plant and equipment is used as effectively and efficiently as possible;
• Participate in shift/swing hand over prior to finishing work to ensure other employees are aware of all relevant information;
• Represent Ahrens in a professional manner whenever working and/or in Ahrens uniform and/or vehicle;
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are clean and well maintained;
• Operate vehicles, plant and equipment and tools in a proper manner;
• Undertake all other reasonable tasks and duties that are peripheral to your role and within your skill and ability, as directed.

Skills and Experience

• 5 year minimum experience in Civil Construction or equivalent;
• Proficient in concreting (Screeding, Hand finishing) and related civil works, in residential, commercial and industrial environments, with demonstrated prior experience;
• Construction Induction (White card);
• Forklift License;
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision;
• Class C drivers license;
• Willingness to work at other Ahrens Group locations if required.
• Holding additional high risk tickets and licenses will be beneficial.
• Concrete Boom Pump Licence (desirable)
• Trowel Machine Experience (desirable)

Why Work at Ahrens

We are continually evolving and investing in our people and facilities to achieve satisfying outcomes.

We strive for a positive and supportive team culture which embraces diversity and innovation, and aligns with our core values including commitment, integrity and safety. In return we reward those who passionately work towards realising our vision.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program, supporting you and your family's health & wellbeing
• Discounts to some of Australia's leading corporate partners in private health insurance, gyms, travel, clothing, vehicles and more
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements to support you and your family
• Annual Employee Donation Scheme to support a charity/cause of your choice
• Family, social and team building events
• Opportunities for career progression
• Friday afternoon team bonding

How to Apply

To apply click the "Apply Now" to submit your updated resume and cover letter, further enquiries can be directed to Anja Hajdin HR Coordinator on 08 8521 0083 or via email to ahajdin@ahrens.com.au

Ahrens is an Equal Opportunity employer who recognise the value in a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to promote an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all genders and people of Indigenous backgrounds.