Civil Labourer

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. seeks experienced civil labourers for Canterbury infrastructure, drainage, subdivision, and roading projects.

Candidates should have WTR endorsements, a Full Class 1 NZ licence, and reliable transport to site. The role involves physical outdoor work and adherence to safety procedures on busy construction sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in Canterbury infrastructure, drainage, subdivision, and roading projects.
• WTR Wheels, Tracks and Rollers endorsements.
• Must have a Full Class 1 New Zealand driver licence.
• Reliable transport to site and ability to pass pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Assist with earthworks, trenching, and backfilling.
• Support drainage, pipe laying, and underground services installation.
• Assist with pavement preparation, compaction, and concreting.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and small plant equipment.
• Load and unload materials and equipment.
• Set up sites, barriers, fencing, and signage.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in toolbox meetings.

Skills

Driver license

WTR endorsements

Civil labouring experience

Physical fitness

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Small plant equipment

Job description

Construction & Labour $28.0 - 32.0/h 1 day ago

Work Style

Physical 9/10

Technical 5/10

Creative 2/10

Pace 7/10

Structure 8/10

Pressure 7/10

Travel 4/10

Hours 8/10

Description

Max People seeks experienced civil labourers with WTR endorsements for full-time Canterbury infrastructure, drainage, subdivision, and roading projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with earthworks, trenching, and backfilling
• Support drainage, pipe laying, and underground services installation
• Assist with pavement preparation, compaction, and concreting
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and small plant equipment
• Load and unload materials and equipment
• Set up sites, barriers, fencing, and signage
• Follow safety procedures and participate in toolbox meetings

Requirements

• Full Class 1 New Zealand driver licence
• WTR Wheels, Tracks and Rollers endorsements
• Previous civil construction or labouring experience
• Reliable transport to site
• Physical fitness and comfort working outdoors
• Legal right to work in New Zealand
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Opportunities to develop civil construction skills
• Site Safe or Construct Safe assistance available