Drainage Operators & Drainlayer

Trade · Queenstown-Lakes, Otago, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr

Planning a long-term civil construction career in New Zealand? Employers in Otago are building crews for substantial infrastructure programmes covering wastewater, stormwater, drainage, utilities, earthworks, roading and wider civil projects.

Vacancies span experienced Drainlayers, Drainage Operators, Drainage Labourers, 20T Excavator Operators and Multi-Skilled Operators with Class 4. Expect a hands-on mix of tasks rather than the same job daily, which suits people who enjoy tackling practical problems. Hiring decisions rest on genuine work history and a skill set that truly matches site demands, so candidates who can contribute straight away with a professional attitude stand out.

Key Responsibilities

Read project requirements carefully and deliver every task to specification
Lay, install and maintain sewer and stormwater drainage
Construct drainage infrastructure for both gravity and pressure systems
Put in pipelines along with the civil infrastructure linked to them
Take part in wastewater pump station and treatment facility work, and support water treatment installations
Run 20T excavators safely across civil construction sites
Handle trenching, excavation, backfilling and preparing sites
Drive loaders, compactors and similar machinery as relevant
Undertake PE welding as required
Work in confined spaces where this has been approved
Fit telecommunications and power utility infrastructure
Pour and finish concrete, and carry out landscaping and reinstatement of sites
Recognise problems on site and help develop workable solutions
Hold productivity steady without compromising required quality
Collaborate with drainlayers, operators, supervisors and other people on site
Observe health, safety and environmental procedures, limiting avoidable effects on the environment and local community
Look after equipment, work areas and sites so they meet appropriate standards

Requirements & Eligibility

Demonstrated background in civil construction, drainage or a closely related field
Relevant hands-on work as a Drainlayer, Drainage Operator, Excavator Operator or Drainage Labourer, plus proven construction machinery operation where applicable
Current and clean Class 2 driver's licence
Possession of a Class 4 licence advantageous
WTR endorsement would be advantageous
Prior operation of excavators, loaders, compactors or other heavy machinery would also be advantageous
A strong practical and technical grasp of construction
Dependability and a professional work ethic, both demonstrated
Adaptability across varied projects and responsibilities
Strong team and communication skills
Ability to solve practical problems
Safety comes first in every site activity, with quality workmanship a firm commitment
Capacity to sustain a physically demanding construction workload consistently
Prepared to relocate to Otago, New Zealand
Valid New Zealand work rights are a must, or candidates must meet the requirements for employer-supported visa sponsorship
Visa sponsorship is on offer for suitable overseas candidates

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