About the role

Tooleys Waterblasting is seeking a skilled Water Blaster - Ultra High Pressure to join our team on a casual basis, leading to full-time for the right person. Based in Portsmith, Cairns, QLD, this role is fundamental to delivering our high-quality waterblasting services to clients across the region. As a Water Blaster, you will operate and maintain ultra-high-pressure equipment to clean, prepare, and restore surfaces for industrial, civil, commercial and marine clients. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects in a dynamic outdoor environment.

Key responsibilities

• Operate ultra-high-pressure waterblasting equipment safely and efficiently to remove dirt, contaminants, rust, paint, coatings and other debris from various surfaces

• Operate ultra-high-pressure waterblasting equipment safely and efficiently to hydrodemolish concrete

• Operate, drive and maintain vacuum truck, along with other company vehicles

• Prepare work areas, including setting up equipment, assessing surface conditions, and identifying potential hazards

• Follow detailed work specifications and client requirements to ensure surfaces are blasted to the required standard

• Conduct routine maintenance and inspections of waterblasting equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety

• Adhere to all health and safety protocols, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safe work practices

• Clean and maintain work equipment and the work site, leaving areas in a professional condition

• Various other tasks required to perform job specifics.

What we're looking for

• Demonstrated knowledge of different waterblasting techniques and their applications to various surfaces

• Proven experience operating ultra-high-pressure waterblasting equipment in commercial or industrial settings

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on equipment

• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures relevant to waterblasting operations, including hazard identification and risk management

• Physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions for extended periods in a tropical climate

• Excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail to achieve high-quality results

• Reliability, punctuality, and a professional attitude towards work

• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to different job sites as required

• High Pressure Water Blasting Operator Ticket

• Vacuum truck experience preferred

• Confined Space Entry certificate preferred

• Truck License preferred

About us

Tooleys Waterblasting is a trusted provider of professional waterblasting services across Far North Queensland. With a strong reputation built on quality workmanship, safety, and customer satisfaction, we serve marine, commercial, civil and industrial clients throughout the Cairns region. We are committed to delivering exceptional results whilst maintaining the highest standards of health and safety. Our team is dedicated to using advanced equipment and techniques to transform surfaces and exceed client expectations.

We have taken Waterblasting to the next level in Cairns with robotic-controlled, high pressure waterblasting. At safe high speeds and environmentally friendly, these robots can help with the removal of coatings from surfaces and with concrete demolition. 

Apply now

If you are a skilled Water Blaster looking for work in the Cairns region with a reputable company, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your resume and details of your relevant experience to Tooleys Waterblasting today.