Civil Pipelayers

McMahon Services; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

McMahon Services is hiring a Civil Pipelayer to join a major civil utilities project in Adelaide. You will be hands-on with pipe installation, trenching and service construction, contributing to water, sewer and stormwater works on site.

You will work closely with crews, supervisors and engineers to ensure safe, accurate delivery that meets project specifications and safety standards. A valid White Card and Driver's Licence are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil utilities pipelaying and underground service installation.
• Experience installing water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans and levels.

Responsibilities

• Install water, sewer, stormwater and associated underground utility infrastructure.
• Perform pipelaying, trenching and associated civil construction activities.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, plans and levels.
• Assist with setting out, pipe alignment and grade control activities.
• Use laser levels and survey information to achieve accurate installation outcomes.
• Work safely around underground services and within trench excavation environments.
• Assist with pipe laying, jointing, bedding and installation activities in accordance with project specifications.
• Maintain strong safety, environmental and quality standards across all site activities.

Skills

Civil pipelaying

Read drawings

Laser levels

Grade control

Teamwork

Live services awareness

Driver's Licence

White Card

Tools

Driver's Licence

White Card

Job description

About McMahon Services

McMahon Services is one of Australia's largest privately owned construction, industrial and environmental services organisations, employing more than 1,200 people nationally. For over 35 years, we have delivered innovative solutions across civil infrastructure, demolition, remediation, industrial services and environmental projects. Our reputation is built on integrity, strong relationships, technical expertise and delivering certainty for our customers.

About The Role

As a Civil Pipelayer, you will play a key role in the installation of underground utilities infrastructure across a major civil utilities project. Working alongside experienced crews, supervisors and engineers, you will contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of water, sewer, stormwater and associated civil infrastructure works.

You will be involved in all aspects of pipeline installation, trenching and service construction activities, ensuring works are completed safely, accurately and to project specifications.

What You'll Do

• Install water, sewer, stormwater and associated underground utility infrastructure
• Perform pipelaying, trenching and associated civil construction activities
• Read and interpret construction drawings, plans and levels
• Assist with setting out, pipe alignment and grade control activities
• Use laser levels and survey information to achieve accurate installation outcomes
• Work safely around underground services and within trench excavation environments
• Assist with pipe laying, jointing, bedding and installation activities in accordance with project specifications
• Maintain strong safety, environmental and quality standards across all site activities

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in civil utilities pipelaying and underground service installation
• Experience installing water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure
• Experience working around live services, trenching and excavation works
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans and levels
• Experience using laser levels and grade control equipment
• Current Driver's Licence and Construction White Card
• Strong understanding of safe work practices and working around underground services
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and follow direction from supervisors and project personnel
• Ability to obtain required project and site clearances

What Will Set You Apart

• Reliable, punctual and highly motivated with a strong work ethic
• Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong awareness of safety, environmental and quality requirements
• Commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes and contributing to a strong team culture

Why Join McMahon Services?

We offer a supportive, high-performance environment where your skills are valued, and your contributions are recognised. You'll enjoy:

• Supportive team environment with experienced leadership
• Long-term opportunities with a leading national contractor
• Opportunity to work on complex, challenging, and rewarding civil and infrastructure projects
• Strong safety-first culture backed by experienced operational support

At McMahon Services, we embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental values. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation, creativity and a deeper understanding of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

No recruitment agencies please.