Drainers & Offsiders

Engineering Trades Australia

Perth

On-site

AUD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay
Long-term opportunities
Full-time employment

Job summary

Engineering Trades Australia is seeking Drainers and Offsiders for ongoing civil project work in the Perth area. Immediate start date with long-term opportunities on NOR/SOR projects and a Monday–Friday roster with weekend OT. Full-time positions and weekly pay are offered.

Driving license, white card, and Australian working rights are required for eligibility. Join WA’s largest civil/construction client network through a national workforce specialist.

Qualifications

  • Australian driving license and reliable transport.
  • White card.
  • Australian Working rights.
  • Experience in Stormwater, sewerage, water and gas underground infrastructure.
  • Experience in excavation of trenches.
  • Experience reading pipe laying drawings and ensuring work is carried out to a high standard.

Skills

Drainers experience
Stormwater & sewerage
Pipe laying drawings literacy
Safety compliance

Education

White card

Tools

PVC Pipelaying accreditation
Gas Common Trench certification
Dogman’s ticket
Quick cut ticket
Excavator ticket

Job description

Ongoing project work SOR and NOR, Find a site close to home!

07th October, 2026

Our civil division is expanding! We are hiring Drainers & Offsiders for project work on multiple civil projects south and north of the river. The projects are offering long term employment opportunities working on some of Western Australians largest civil projects! This role is an immediate start date.

What’s in it for you as a drainer?
  • Competitive Perth pay rate – based on experience!
  • Ongoing projects to keep you busy in Perth Metro are with projects NOR and SOR
  • Monday – Friday roster with plenty of OT available on the weekends!
  • Full-time employment options available
  • Weekly pay cycle – Every Friday in time for Arvo Beers!
07th October, 2026

Our civil division is expanding! We are hiring Drainers & Offsiders for project work on multiple civil projects south and north of the river. The projects are offering long term employment opportunities working on some of Western Australians largest civil projects! This role is an immediate start date.

What’s in it for you as a drainer?
  • Competitive Perth pay rate – based on experience!
  • Ongoing projects to keep you busy in Perth Metro are with projects NOR and SOR
  • Monday – Friday roster with plenty of OT available on the weekends!
  • Full-time employment options available
  • Weekly pay cycle – Every Friday in time for Arvo Beers!
What is needed for the role?
  • Australian driving license and reliable transport
  • White card
  • Australian Working rights
  • Experience in Stormwater, sewerage, water and gas underground infrastructure
  • Experience in excavation of trenches
  • Experience reading pipe laying drawings and ensuring work is carried out to a high standard
Highly desirable skills:
  • PVC Pipelaying accreditation or equivalent.
  • Gas Common Trench certification or equivalent.
  • Dogman’s ticket.
  • Quick cut ticket.
  • Excavator ticket.
Why work for Engineering Trades Australia?

We are a national workforce specialist offering multiple civil and construction opportunities to suit your experience. Dealing with WA’s largest civil / construction clients, we can offer you the opportunity to get a foot in the door to gain the experience you need to forward your career. Those looking to gain experience are encourages to apply!

Only those with full Australian working rights will be shortlisted for the above role!

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