Drainer/ Pipe Layer

Ck Pipelines Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

CK pipelines Pty Ltd is seeking a Drainer to join our team in Glenmore Park, NSW. This hands-on role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing underground drainage systems for multiple projects, working with site supervisors to meet safety and quality standards.

You will read construction plans, lay pipes, set out drainage lines, and backfill trenches, ensuring work aligns with project specs and regulatory requirements. Strong practical experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in drainage, pipelaying, or a related field, and/or at least three years of relevant practical experience in drainage and pipelaying work.
• Experience installing and maintaining underground drainage, sewerage, and stormwater systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of pipe-laying techniques, drainage installation methods, and trenching procedures.
• Ability to use drainage tools, equipment, and construction materials safely and effectively.
• Understanding of construction site safety requirements and safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Physical fitness and the ability to perform manual tasks in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Installing, maintaining, and repairing underground stormwater, sewerage, and drainage systems.
• Reading and interpreting construction plans, drawings, and technical specifications to determine drainage layouts, pipe alignments, gradients, and installation requirements.
• Setting out drainage lines and determining excavation depths in accordance with project plans.
• Excavating trenches and preparing ground surfaces for the installation of drainage pipes and associated infrastructure.
• Laying, aligning, joining, and securing pipes, fittings, and drainage components.
• Installing pits, culverts, manholes, inspection openings, and other drainage structures as required.
• Connecting drainage pipes to existing sewerage, stormwater, and wastewater systems.
• Installing underground pipe networks and associated drainage infrastructure.
• Backfilling trenches, compacting soil, and reinstating work areas following the completion of drainage installations.
• Inspecting completed drainage works to identify leaks, blockages, alignment issues, and other defects.
• Performing maintenance and repairs to ensure drainage systems operate effectively.
• Using relevant tools, equipment, and materials to carry out drainage and pipelaying activities.
• Following workplace health and safety procedures, site instructions, and environmental requirements.
• Working collaboratively with supervisors, tradespeople, and other construction personnel to complete projects within required timeframes and quality standards.

Skills

Drainage installation

Reading plans

Pipe laying

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Manual tasks

Physical fitness

Job description

Drainer/Pipelayer

Location: Glenmore Park, NSW

Salary: $90,000 per year

Employment Type: Full-Time

Company: CK pipelines Pty Ltd

About the role

CK pipelines Pty Ltd is seeking a skilled, reliable, and motivated Drainer to join our team. This is a hands‑on role within our pipelaying and drainage operations, involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground drainage systems across various projects.

The successful candidate will work closely with site supervisors and project teams to ensure drainage and pipelaying works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, technical requirements, and relevant industry standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installing, maintaining, and repairing underground stormwater, sewerage, and drainage systems.
• Reading and interpreting construction plans, drawings, and technical specifications to determine drainage layouts, pipe alignments, gradients, and installation requirements.
• Setting out drainage lines and determining excavation depths in accordance with project plans.
• Excavating trenches and preparing ground surfaces for the installation of drainage pipes and associated infrastructure.
• Laying, aligning, joining, and securing pipes, fittings, and drainage components.
• Installing pits, culverts, manholes, inspection openings, and other drainage structures as required.
• Connecting drainage pipes to existing sewerage, stormwater, and wastewater systems.
• Installing underground pipe networks and associated drainage infrastructure.
• Backfilling trenches, compacting soil, and reinstating work areas following the completion of drainage installations.
• Inspecting completed drainage works to identify leaks, blockages, alignment issues, and other defects.
• Performing maintenance and repairs to ensure drainage systems operate effectively.
• Using relevant tools, equipment, and materials to carry out drainage and pipelaying activities.
• Following workplace health and safety procedures, site instructions, and environmental requirements.
• Working collaboratively with supervisors, tradespeople, and other construction personnel to complete projects within required timeframes and quality standards.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Relevant qualification in drainage, pipelaying, or a related field, and/or at least three years of relevant practical experience in drainage and pipelaying work.
• Demonstrated experience in installing and maintaining underground drainage, sewerage, and stormwater systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of pipe‑laying techniques, drainage installation methods, and trenching procedures.
• Ability to use drainage tools, equipment, and construction materials safely and effectively.
• Understanding of construction site safety requirements and safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Physical fitness and the ability to perform manual tasks in varying weather conditions.