About the role

As a Drain Cleaning and Jetting Operator, you will be an integral part of our Melbourne team, delivering sewer, stormwater and drain cleaning, blockage clearing, root cutting, high-pressure water jetting and pipeline condition assessments across water, sewer and stormwater networks — on both reactive callouts and planned maintenance programs.

Key responsibilities

- Operating jet vac trucks, drain cleaning units and high-pressure water jetting equipment safely and professionally

- Clearing sewer and stormwater blockages, including root cutting and debris removal

- Performing planned pipeline cleaning and maintenance programs for water authorities and councils

- Responding to reactive callouts and emergency blockages

- Supporting CCTV inspection and pipeline condition assessment works

- Assisting with NDD / hydro excavation works when required

- Adhering to all safety, quality and environmental procedures

- Carrying out routine equipment checks and basic maintenance

- Working closely with Supervisors, project teams and clients to deliver works on time and to specification

- Completing required paperwork, reporting and documentation

About you

- Proven experience operating jet vac, drain cleaning or high-pressure water jetting units

- HPWJ (High Pressure Water Jetting) ticket – essential

- HR or MR licence

- White Card (Construction Induction) – essential





- Confined Space Entry ticket – highly regarded

- CCTV pipeline inspection experience – highly regarded

- A strong understanding of sewer, stormwater and drainage systems

- A solid safety mindset and attention to detail

- Excellent communication skills

- Reliability and a strong work ethic

About us

Larrakia Bilirra Group (LBG) is expanding our Utilities and Industrial operations across Melbourne. We are building more than a workforce — we are building a team. At Larrakia Bilirra Group, we understand that our people are the reason our projects succeed. We are committed to maintaining a professional, reliable fleet so our teams can perform at their best. As LBG continues to grow, so do opportunities for people who demonstrate commitment, reliability and leadership.

Benefits

- Competitive hourly rates + overtime + allowances

- Full-time, secure employment

- Ongoing reactive and planned work across metropolitan Melbourne, with regional Victoria work available

- Career progression opportunities and ongoing training

- Supportive management and experienced leadership

- Diverse work for major water authorities, councils and civil contractors

- Well-maintained jetting and vac fleet

- A professional and safety-focused work environment

- Opportunity to grow with a rapidly developing business

📌 DRAIN CLEANING & JETTING OPERATORS (Melbourne)
🏢 Larrakia Bilirra Group
📍 Melbourne