Civil Pipe Layer

Shadforth; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks paid leave

Overtime earnings

Travel allowance or company vehicle

Skill-based rewards

Culture of safety and career growth

Job summary

Shadforth is seeking experienced Pipe Layers to join a small crew delivering sewer, stormwater and watermain projects in Queensland. You will work under experienced supervisors in a practical, hands-on role.

Ideal candidates will have proven experience in laying mains, reading construction plans, and operating pipe lasers, with safety-conscious approach to manual tasks and lifting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience laying sewer, stormwater and water mains.
• Experience reading, interpreting and working from construction plans.
• Tickets such as Confined Space, Quick Cut and Front End Loader are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Join a crew delivering sewer, stormwater and watermain builds under supervision.
• Work in a small crew with a hands-on, practical approach.
• Comply with safety standards and site requirements.

Skills

Sewer/stormwater/water mains laying

Plan reading & interpretation

Dumpy level surveying

Pipe lasers operation

Manual handling & safety

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

Pipe lasers

Dumpy level

Job description

Join one of Queensland’s leading civil contractors and enjoy job security, local work, and an excellent team environment. Supported by experienced supervisors, you will join a small crewdelivering Sewer, stormwater and watermain builds.

Why join Shaddies:

• Generous leave arrangements, with the opportunity to access up to six weeks of paid leave per year through our roster and RDO structure
• Enhanced earning potentialthrough overtime rates, with increased loadings for extended hours and Saturday work
• Daily travel allowances OR Company supplied vehicle
• Additional skill-based rewardsand paid developmental training
• A culture that promotessafety, growth, wellbeing, and career progressionacross all levels of the business

Join one of Queensland’s leading civil contractors and enjoy job security, local work, and an excellent team environment. Supported by experienced supervisors, you will join a small crewdelivering Sewer, stormwater and watermain builds.

Why join Shaddies:

• Generous leave arrangements, with the opportunity to access up to six weeks of paid leave per year through our roster and RDO structure
• Enhanced earning potentialthrough overtime rates, with increased loadings for extended hours and Saturday work
• Daily travel allowances OR Company supplied vehicle
• Additional skill-based rewardsand paid developmental training
• A culture that promotessafety, growth, wellbeing, and career progressionacross all levels of the business

We’re looking for experienced Pipe Layers who can bring strong practical knowledge and a hands-on approach to the crew.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Demonstrated experience laying sewer, stormwater and water mains
• Experience reading, interpreting and working from construction plans and standards
• Ability to shoot and reduce levels using a dumpy level
• Experience setting up and operating pipe lasers
• Ability to safely undertake manual handling and repetitive tasks, including moderate to heavy lifting
• Confined Space, Quick Cut and Front End Loader tickets are highly regarded

About Us

Shadforth is one of Queensland’s largest family-owned civil construction companies, delivering essential infrastructure across residential, commercial and industrial developments throughout Southeast Queensland, regional Queensland and northern New South Wales. With a workforce of more than 1,200 employees, the business specialises in subdivision construction and provides end-to-end capability across earthworks, underground services and roadworks.