Certifying Drainlayer

Tradestaff; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Drainage and infrastructure projects

Variety of site projects

Job summary

Tradestaff is seeking a Registered Drainlayer for opportunities across Dunedin and the wider Southland region. The role focuses on installing and maintaining drainage systems to NZ standards, with plans and specifications guiding every move.

If you have a current practising licence and pride in quality workmanship, we want to hear from you. You'll be reading plans, setting out works, and coordinating with excavators and civil crews on various projects from residential to large infrastructure.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Drainlayer with a current practising licence.
• Ability to read and interpret drainage plans and specifications.
• Strong understanding of NZ drainage requirements.

Responsibilities

• Installing and maintaining drainage systems across all 3 waters.
• Setting out drainage works to plans and specifications.
• Installing pipes, manholes, inspection chambers and associated drainage infrastructure.
• Checking pipe gradients, levels and connections.
• Working alongside excavator operators, civil crews and site supervisors.
• Ensuring work complies with NZ standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining safe work practices around trenches, machinery and underground services.

Skills

NZ Registered Drainlayer

Current practising licence

Read plans

NZ drainage standards knowledge

Class 1 driver licence

Job description

Registered Drainlayer – Southland

Location: Dunedin

Pay: $43 - $48 per hour

Qualified Drainlayer? Let's talk about your next move.

• Drainage and civil infrastructure opportunities acrossDunedin
• Put your trade qualification and experience to work
• Competitive rates for skilled, licensed tradespeople

Tradestaff is looking to connect with Registered Drainlayers who know their trade, take pride in quality workmanship and are ready for their next opportunity.

If you're confident reading plans, setting levels and delivering drainage work to the required standards, we want to hear from you.

Whether your background is in residential developments, commercial construction or large civil infrastructure projects, your skills could be just what we're looking for.

What you'll be doing

• Installing and maintaining drainage systems across all 3 waters
• Setting out drainage works to plans and specifications
• Installing pipes, manholes, inspection chambers and associated drainage infrastructure
• Checking pipe gradients, levels and connections
• Working alongside excavator operators, civil crews and site supervisors
• Ensuring work complies with applicable NZ standards, codes and regulatory requirements
• Maintaining safe work practices around trenches, machinery and underground services

What we’re looking for

• NZ Registered Drainlayer with a current practising licence
• Proven experience in drainage installation and construction
• Ability to read and interpret plans and drainage specifications
• Strong understanding of drainage systems and relevant NZ requirements
• Full Class 1 driver’s licence
• Reliable attitude, good communication and pride in your workmanship

Even better if you have:

• Certifying Drainlayer registration and current practising licence
• Experience across commercial, civil or subdivision drainage
• Experience leading crews or coordinating drainage works
• WTR endorsements or additional civil tickets
• Site Safe or ConstructSafe certification

What’s in it for you.

• Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience
• Access to drainage and infrastructure opportunities across Southland
• Opportunities to use your specialist skills on a variety of projects

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.