Blue Collar jobs in Ipswich QLD

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About The Project

The Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail (LGC) Project will double the number of rail tracks and upgrade stations for a 20-kilometre section of the Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines between Kuraby, a suburb south of Brisbane’s CBD, and Beenleigh, a suburb of Logan City.

Key elements of the project scope include:

• Doubling the rail tracks from two to four between Kuraby and Beenleigh, including all civil works and civil structures, equalling reconstruction of more than half the existing alignment
• Modern and accessible station upgrades, including improved park ‘n’ ride facilities
• Level crossing removals at Woodridge, Bethania, Holmview and Beenleigh· Changes to the local road network and improved walking and cycling connections to stations;
• Upgrading rail systems and conventional signalling and enabling works for a European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 signalling system; and
• Decommissioning of the existing Loganlea Station and tie-in of new track alignment to the new Loganlea Station (station constructed as part of a separate project).

ACCIONA Construction Australia, together with CPB Contractors, UGL Engineering, WSP and SMEC have formed the ActivUs Alliance to deliver the LGC Project. Works will span sites between the southern suburbs of Brisbane through to Beenleigh, and offer an exciting role, part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering a region shaping project.

ActivUs offers:

• Weekly pay
• Job security on a multi-year major public infrastructure project
• Highly attractive rates of pay and employment conditions (including overtime, shift, travel and meal allowances)
• 26 accrued rostered days off, with flexibility to take at a time that works for you
• Generous project incentive and retention scheme
• Income protection and redundancy fund contributions

ActivUs are building a safe, productive and local workforce and are now taking initial expressions of interest across the following disciplines:

• Carpentry Tradespersons/Formworkers
• Skilled Rail Labourers including Safe Working roles
• Concreters/Concrete Finishers
• Dogman/Riggers
• Plant Operators
• Trades Assistants
• Skilled and General Labourers

• An attitude that places safety above all else
• Hold all relevant and valid qualifications and licences for your preferred position
• Hold a current Australian driver licence and Construction (White/Blue) Card
• Ideally, you will have completed Queensland Rail’s requirements to enter the rail corridor
• Experience within the construction industry, including general knowledge of engineering and environmental principles and relevant legislation/standards
• Able to pass a medical/functional assessment, including drug and alcohol screen
• A flexible approach to work and a strong work ethic

If this is a project of interest to you, please click on the ‘Apply For A Job’ button to register. This is an Expression of Interest and not an advertisement for current vacancies. Due to the high volume of interest, only online submissions will be considered. Should an opportunity that aligns with your skills and experience be identified, a member of the ActivUs resourcing team will be in contact with you directly to discuss. Phone queries are unable to be taken at this stage.