HPA is a professional telecommunications company based in Dandenong, Vic 3175. Established in 2005, with more than a dozen of full-time technicians, providing end-to-end telecommunication maintenance and assurance infrastructure services. With more than two decades of experience in telecommunication project delivery, we pride ourselves on our commitment to safety-first culture and maintaining high quality standards of work to ensure we provide exceptional service. Our management team boasts more than 60 years of collective experience in the telecommunications sector, along with over 30 years in business management.

We're excited to announce that, due to our expansion into new projects, we have positions available in the Melbourne Metro and Victoria Regional areas for work on both Telstra & NBN networks. We're seeking one professional civil crew lead to join our dynamic team and help drive our continued success.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in civil crew leadership roles within the telecommunications sector.

About the role

We are looking for dedicated and experienced Civil Crew Lead to join and support our team with Telstra & NBN network installation and maintenance. We are after a self-motivated, safety-first team member who can also work independently to join our team.

Key responsibilities -

• Service locating

• Pit & Pipe installation

• Excavator & other civil plants operating

• ACM removing & supervising

• Grundomat operating

• Concrete & asphalt breakout & reinstatement

• Blockage clearing

• Adhere to safety protocols and industry best practices

About You

You will play a critical role in pit & pipe installation on the telecommunications network. Your expertise will help ensure our clients receive reliable and high-performance solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience on both Telstra & NBN networks and a strong understanding of Telecommunications network.

Australian permanent residency status is required for this position.

Skills and experience -

• Previous experience working on Telstra & NBN networks is essential

• Minimum 3 years of experience working on Telstra & NBN networks is required

• Competent in reading and interpreting telecommunications plans

• Previous experience in ACM with WPA

• Civil work experience, pit and pipe

• Experience with hand and power tools

• Fit for work – physically fit to carry out the job

• Positive work attitude and good communication skills

Proficiency in the following telecommunications skills will be sufficient: pit & pipe installation, ACM removing & supervising.

Essential requirements -

• RIIWHS302D - Implement Traffic Management Plan

• RIIWHS202E - Confined Space

• HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid

• RIICCM202E - Identify, locate and protect underground services

• RIIMPO320F - Conduct civil construction excavator operations

• ICTCBL334 - Pit & Pipe installation

• CPCCDE3014A - Remove Non-Friable Asbestos - Class B

• CPCCDE4008 - Supervise asbestos removal

About the benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

• Work with cohesive, collaborative and experienced team

• Entitlements covered by Telecommunications Award 2020

• Expand professional career in a stable company with high performing business

Outstanding income package for experienced technicians who are smart, capable and willing to work hard.