General Service Operator

4/2/2026

The General Service Operator will deliver backfill maintenance supporting a major gas project. Responsibilities include operating cranes safely and maintaining high standards in safety and quality.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

UGL Regional Linx was established in 2021, after parent company, UGL Limited was selected to deliver operations and maintenance of rail infrastructure for the Country Regional Network (CRN). This network ensures the safe movement of people and goods throughout the regions of NSW, and links Sydney with many important regional centres. UGL Regional Linx commenced operations on January 30 2022 and works on behalf of the client, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) and will be responsible for managing an important network of assets. As part of its operation, UGL Regional Linx’s scope of work includes: • Network operations • Rail infrastructure maintenance and implementation of a new train control system - UGL’s proprietary system, Sigview. • Asset and property management, and • Safety, access, performance, and environmental management. UGL Regional Linx has made a strong commitment to local and indigenous employment, further strengthening the organisation’s commitment to regional NSW. As part of its operations, UGL Regional Linx established its head office and Network Control Centre in the heart of the Central West, Orange, NSW. The CRN network includes: • 2,386 route kilometres of operational passenger and freight rail lines, including 996 km of branch line track used predominantly for haulage of grain, with lower mass and speed limits than other parts of the network • 3,139 route kilometres of non-operational lines • 27,000 hectares of land and infrastructure • 1,312 level crossings (300 active) • 1,200 property assets (including 356 heritage sites) • 600 rail under bridges and 384 road overbridges The CRN is a crucial piece of infrastructure to regional NSW and UGL Regional Linx is committed to ensure that it delivers for all customers, from rail passengers to farmers and industry.

About the Role

UGL have an opportunity for experienced General Service Operator to join our team. This role will be based at our site in Varanus Island. Working closely with our long-standing client, this role will see you deliver backfill maintenance supporting a major gas project.

About Role:

11^th May 2026 Commencement
2 Week Duration
12 hour days

About you

High Risk Work Licence: RA, CO, LF, WP
Telehandler Ticket
Front end loader ticket
HR Drivers Licence
Working at Heights and Confined Spaces within 2 years
BOSIET
MISC

What we offer

Competitive remuneration package
Pathways for you to succeed and the space for you to carve your own journey
A culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies

What makes you right for UGL

Genuine concern for safety
Ability to provide a safe, supportive and positive workplace
Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment
An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm
A belief that success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play

About Us:

UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within, rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.

At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

If you are confident you have the skills and knowledge to fulfil this role, then please apply now.

Reference - 267076

Operating various cranes to company and manufactures requirements;
Ensuring the crane is operated within the manufactures limits;
Maintain crane on a daily basis by inspecting for defects or wear and lubricated as required;
Operating the crane in a safe and responsible manner at all times;
Check the condition of the ground (eg building site) before setting up the crane;
Place the correct equipment under the outrigger pads of the crane (normally these are timber blocks, but they can be steel plates depending upon the condition of site);
Check that the crane is level on the outriggers before attempting to lift and place a load;
Be aware as to how much material can be safely hoisted in each load according to the crane's capacity and the weather conditions eg high winds;

The successful candidate will require:

Crane Operators Ticket (National or State ticket)
Minimum of 1 year experience on a maintenance site
Heavy vehicle licence for mobile cranes and Hydraulic Cranes and Heavy vehicle licence for Crawlers preferred but not essential
Able to perform duties, maintaining high standards in both Safety and Quality.

Key Skills

High Risk Work LicenceTelehandler TicketFront End Loader TicketHR Drivers LicenceWorking At HeightsConfined SpacesBOSIETMISCCrane Operators TicketHeavy Vehicle LicenceMobile CranesHydraulic CranesCrawlers