Stormwater Labourers - Confined Space / Shaft Work

Now Careers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Now Careers in Sydney is seeking 4 reliable labourers for a long-term infrastructure project focused on stormwater maintenance and rehabilitation, including deep access shafts and manholes across Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.

You will work in a dedicated crew performing hands-on labour, with day and night shifts, emphasis on safety and teamwork, and a 2-year program of works.

Qualifications

• Previous labouring experience in construction, civil, or concrete work.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to procedures.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights.

Responsibilities

• General labouring within stormwater infrastructure projects.
• Working in deep manholes/access shafts (confined spaces).
• Assisting with cutting out/replacing step irons and removing steel ladders; concrete patching and reinstatement; applying protective coatings.
• Working at heights using bosun's chair and harness systems.
• Supporting crews at workface and on surface level.

Skills

Labouring experience

Safety focus

Teamwork

Working at heights

Confined spaces

Job description

We are seeking 4 reliable labourers to join a long-term infrastructure project within stormwater maintenance and rehabilitation. This is a 2-year program of works focused on upgrading and repairing deep access shafts and manholes across Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.

The Role

You will be working within a specialised crew carrying out maintenance and repair works on existing stormwater manholes, ranging from 15m to 50m in depth. This is hands‑on labouring work in a unique environment, with a strong focus on safety and teamwork. Daily operations are mobile‑starting from a central yard before heading out to site for day or night shifts.

Key Duties

• General labouring within stormwater infrastructure projects
• Working in deep manholes / access shafts (confined spaces)
• Assisting with:
  • Cutting out and replacing step irons
  • Removal of existing steel ladders
  • Concrete patching and reinstatement work
  • Application of protective coatings (CAC - hand trowelled)
• Working at heights using bosun's chair and harness systems
• Supporting crews both at the workface (below ground) and surface level

Work Structure

• Crews of 3-4 per site:
  • 1-2 workers within the shaft
  • 2 workers supporting from above
• Temporary footings installed within shafts for stability
• Mix of day and night works depending on location and access

Requirements

• Previous labouring experience (construction, civil, or concrete preferred)
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights
• Valid tickets:
  • Working at Heights (WAH)
  • Confined Space (CS)
• Strong commitment to safety and following procedures
• Ability to work as part of a close‑knit crew in challenging environments

Desirable

• Concrete or remediation experience
• Experience working in shafts, tunnels, or similar environments

What's On Offer

• Long-term, stable work (2-year project)
• Opportunity to gain specialised infrastructure experience
• Consistent pipeline of work across multiple sites
• Supportive and safety-focused team environment

Additional information

• Immediate start- Project starting this week
• Ongoing work- Day and Night Shifts
• Opportunity to gain specialised infrastructure experience

If you're looking for secure, ongoing work and are comfortable working in a physically demanding and unique environment, we'd like to hear from you.