Civil Labourer Queenstown

Tradestaff; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free Tradestaff PPE

Ongoing work with consistent hours

Job summary

Tradestaff Queenstown is seeking reliable Civil Labourers to join our team on major civil infrastructure projects in the Queenstown region. Whether you have drainage experience or are keen to grow in civil construction, we want to hear from you.

Enjoy weekly pay, ongoing work with consistent hours and access to free PPE. Train and progress on-site while contributing to safe, efficient project delivery across diverse sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in drainage or civil construction is preferred.
• Full NZ Class 1 Driver Licence required.
• Reliable transport is a must.
• Physically fit with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Positive attitude and commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drainage, water and stormwater pipeline installation.
• Support trenching, excavation and pipe-laying crews.
• Operate hand and power tools.
• Assist machinery operators and maintain safe work zones.
• Complete backfilling, compaction and site reinstatement.
• General labouring across active civil construction sites.

Skills

Civil construction

Drainage experience

Physically fit

NZ Driver Licence

Reliable transport

Safety conscious

Job description

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Tradestaff Queenstown is looking for hardworking and reliable Civil Labourers to join our team. Whether you have drainage experience or are keen to grow your skills in civil construction, we'd love to hear from you.

What's on offer?

• Weekly pay
• Ongoing work with consistent hours
• Free Tradestaff PPE
• Work on major civil infrastructure projects
• Training and long-term opportunities

What you'll be doing

• Assist with drainage, water and stormwater pipeline installation
• Support trenching, excavation and pipe-laying crews
• Operate hand and power tools
• Assist machinery operators and maintain safe work zones
• Complete backfilling, compaction and site reinstatement
• General labouring across active civil construction sites

What we're looking for

• Civil construction or drainage experience preferred
• Full NZ Class 1 Driver Licence
• Reliable transport is a must
• Physically fit with a strong work ethic
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Positive attitude and commitment to health and safety

Overseas Qualified or Experienced?

Have overseas civil construction or drainage experience? We'd love to chat. We can help you find work and get started in the New Zealand construction industry.

Why Tradestaff?

We've been connecting skilled tradies with great employers for over 25 years. As proud RCSA members, we're committed to your safety, development and success.

Keen to travel?

Once you're registered with Tradestaff, you can transfer between our branches across New Zealand. Our Queenstown office covers Queenstown, Wānaka, Cromwell and Invercargill, with opportunities nationwide.