Drainlayer
Visa sponsorship
Construction · Queenstown, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Civil infrastructure work in Queenstown calls for people who can move between drainage tasks, machinery operation and practical site work. These opportunities cover Drainlayers, Drainage Operators, Drainage Labourers and 20T Excavator Operators, alongside multi-skilled operators holding a Class 4 licence.
Projects span wastewater, stormwater, utilities, earthworks and roading. You will help build and maintain infrastructure, interpret specifications and coordinate with the site crew to resolve problems while protecting workmanship, safety and the surrounding environment.
For your English CV, describe the drainage systems you have installed, machinery you operate and licences you hold. Set out your civil construction experience with Build AI CV so your practical capability is easy to assess.
Key Responsibilities
- Install and maintain sewer and stormwater systems, including pressure and gravity drainage networks, pipelines and associated civil infrastructure.
- Carry out work at wastewater pump stations and treatment facilities, including water treatment installations.
- Operate 20T excavators safely, together with loaders, compactors and other relevant machinery; excavate, trench, backfill and prepare sites.
- Undertake PE welding when required and approved confined-space activities.
- Install power and telecommunications infrastructure, pour and finish concrete, and support landscaping and site reinstatement.
- Interpret project specifications, address site challenges with practical solutions and sustain productivity without compromising quality.
- Coordinate with supervisors, operators, drainlayers and other site personnel.
- Maintain equipment and work areas, follow health, safety and environmental procedures, and minimise effects on the community and environment.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Bring civil construction, drainage or closely related experience, including practical work as a Drainlayer, Drainage Operator, Excavator Operator or Drainage Labourer.
- Have construction machinery operating experience where applicable and a solid practical and technical understanding of construction.
- Hold a current, clean Class 2 driver’s licence; a Class 4 licence is advantageous, and a WTR endorsement is advantageous.
- Experience with excavators, loaders, compactors or other heavy machinery is advantageous.
- Be dependable and professional, adapting to different projects and responsibilities.
- Use good communication, teamwork and practical problem-solving skills.
- Maintain a safety-minded approach to every site activity and a commitment to quality workmanship.
- Be comfortable working in a physically demanding construction environment.
- Candidates must have valid New Zealand work rights or meet the requirements for employer-supported visa sponsorship.
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