Manhole Bencher

Shadforth Civil; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily travel allowance/vehicle & fuel

Six weeks paid leave per year

Overtime pay & loadings

Skill-based rewards & training

Career progression & safety culture

Job summary

Shadforth Civil on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a skilled operator to join our pipe crew. You will bench and finish sewer manholes on subdivision projects, working with an experienced team to deliver stormwater, sewer and water infrastructure across long-term local works.

You’ll bring at least 1 year of benching experience, a current Confined Space ticket and construction card, with a valid licence and ability to read drawings. A strong commitment to quality and safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience benching sewer manholes.
• Experience pouring in-situ sewer manhole necks.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Current Confined Space ticket and construction card.
• Ability to read drawings and understand construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Bench and finish sewer manholes on subdivision projects.
• Pour in-situ manhole necks and assist with stormwater/sewer/water infra.
• Read and interpret standard drawings and plans.
• Maintain accurate daily construction records and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with site teams and pipe crews to meet schedules.

Skills

Manhole benching

Pour in-situ necks

Reading drawings

Site teamwork

Health & safety

Tools

Confined Space ticket

Construction card

Job description

• Named 5-Star Employer of Choice for excellence in culture & employee experience
• Long-term, local projects with one of Queensland's leading civil contractors
• Access up to 6 weeks of paid leave through RDO's
• Named 5-Star Employer of Choice for excellence in culture & employee experience
• Long-term, local projects with one of Queensland's leading civil contractors
• Access up to 6 weeks of paid leave through RDO's

Join our Sunshine Coast Pipe Crew, where you'll specialise in constructing and finishing sewer manholes on subdivision projects. Working alongside an experienced team, you'll carry out manhole benching, pour in-situ manhole necks and help deliver high-quality stormwater, sewer and water infrastructure across long-term local projects.

Why join Shaddies:

• Daily Travel Allowance or a Company-Supplied Vehicle & Fuel Card (negotiable based on experience)
• 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
• Additional skill-based rewardsand paid developmental training
• A culture that promotessafety, growth, wellbeing, and career progressionacross all levels of the business

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience benching new and existing sewer manholes.
• Experience pouring in-situ sewer manhole necks.
• Current driver's licence.
• Current Confined Space ticket. and construction card
• Ability to read and work from standard drawings and construction plans.
• Capable of working independently through a scheduled list of works.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work collaboratively with site teams and pipe crews.
• Maintain accurate daily construction records and reporting.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

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.

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